Marta Jonesthe charismatic singer of the band Marta & the cookiesdied on May 31 at the age of 79. Information about her death was confirmed by the artist’s daughter -in -law Lisa Asta in social media. The departure of Jones saddened the musical environment, which recognizes her as one of the precursors of a female voice in Australian Pop.
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The band Marta & The Cookies gained popularity in the 1960s, when women’s vocal groups were still rare on a stage dominated by men. After the collapse of the formation, Jones began her solo career, recording, among others The album “That Girl Jones”, which was released in the 70s.
Marta Jones – last post and fight against the disease
Just five days before her death, on May 27, Jones informed fans that she was hospitalized because of leukemia. “I’m sorry to start a day with bad news. I’m in hospital, I start treatment. We are all afraid, but I will fight with all my strength,” she wrote on social media.
Despite the short time from the disclosure of the diagnosis, the artist did not manage to start long treatment. Her death was a shock for both loved ones and fans.
Touching farewells and memories
In the emotional post on Facebook, Lisa Asta remembered his mother -in -law as a person full of life and passion: “Marc, we will never sing our small duts together again. You have always laughed at my tears and gave the best advice. You have been a legend and an icon. You will always be my leitmotif.”
Music organizations also paid tribute to the singer. Aria emphasized her pioneering role in the history of Australian pop, recalling, among others Performances with stars such as The Monkees, Cliff Richard, Tom Jones and The Seekers. PPCA added that Jones “from the beginning of her career as a teenage artist radiated originality and determination, shaping Australia’s musical identity.”
Career on the world stages and personal memories
Marta Jones has toured for decades in Asia, Europe and Great Britain. In 2008, she published the autobiography of “Runs in the Blood”, in which she called herself an “underestimated legend of Australian music.” Although she did not win as many awards as some of her contemporaries, she remained faithful to music and family.
Her heritage as a woman, artist and mother – and above all as a voice of the turn of the 1960s – will be remembered for a long time and has a chance to inspire subsequent generations.