Tom Jones is a famous singer who rose to fame with a string of numbers one top ten hits. With a career that has spanned over six decades, Jones has sold more than 100 million records.
The love story between Tom and his wife, Linda Trenchard began when they were both teenagers. The high school sweethearts were married for 59 years. They tied the knot back in 1957 when they were both 16 years old.
Their son, Mark was born a month after their wedding. Despite the alleged affairs, Linda stood by Tom. She lived anonymously and never attended her husband's concerts. Linda passed away after a short battle with cancer in 2016 at the age of 75.
Tom has a son born Mark Woodward in 1957 from his first and only marriage to Melinda Trenchard. Now, Jones’ first child has grown up to become a carbon copy of his famous father.
Fans noticed the father and son’s striking resemblance when they stepped out for Tom’s interview at Radio One. The pair look more look more like brothers with their 17-year age gap and grey hair.
Mark took over management duties for his father after Tom’s longtime manager and friend Gordon Mills died from cancer in 1986. Within two years he then revived his father’s career after his popularity had declined in the mid-70s.
Though the two maintain a very good relationship, the Welsh singer also has another son, Jonathan Berkery, with model Katherine Berkery.
Meanwhile, the famous singer opened up with on what it’s like working with Mark as his manager. In an interview with Nzherald.co.nz, Tom said:
He knows what I can do. He knows what is in my heart. So, recording the [last three albums] with [producer] Ethan Johns has been a treat.
Perfect genes run in the singer’s family. Tom’s first son not just inherited his good looks but his charm as well.