It all went a bit mental. Editors' Code of Practice. I never thought Id have to prepare myself for the knock I got on my door March 19th," Chief Jones said. PC Tim Jones belted out Sweet Transvestite from his theatre 'dream role' in his patrol car to encourage people to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, He wrote alongside the video: 'Dream Role. Singing policeman wows Lorraine Kelly and the internet You might not recognise the name Tim Jones instantly, but were sure you will have seen him on your social media at some point over the last month. Tim Jones, AKA the singing policeman, went viral with a video of him singing Dr. Frank-N-Furters lead number from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. WebView Tim Jones profile on LinkedIn, the worlds largest professional community. From 1888, his most popular song was Ask A Policeman and audiences would attend his shows expecting to hear him sing it, and they would express their extreme disappointment if it was left out of his act on any particular night. 'I wish I could reply to them all. "name": "Singing Policeman", Cheers to that! If you want to help Officer Jones in his recovery, there's a fundraiser happening next Saturday, June 2. On the 24th of March when it started, I wasn't in a good place to be honest. 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Tim Jones, 47, from Gloucester who has been a police officer for 18 years, shared a video of him singing a song from the musical Rocky Horror Picture Show which Ofc. I am genuinely overwhelmed but trying to find a way to get through them all. But you can follow Tim on Facebook for more social content from the singer. The Gloucester police officer said he could not make it into his school choir as a child and only returned to singing at the age of 30. When Jones was shot, he had been with the department for less than a year. A singing police officer who has been raising spirits during lockdown, says the response to his videos has been "overwhelming". Tim rose to fame after a clip of him singing Sweet Transvestite fromThe Rocky Horror Picture Showwent viral. The Prestigious school where Princes William and Harry were educated is EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Prince William's potentially awkward visit to homelessness charity. Tim Jones, 47, from Gloucester who has been a police officer for 18 years, shared a video of him singing a song from the musical Rocky Horror Picture Show which went viral with millions of people having viewed it. "height": 93 Read about our approach to external linking. She said he chose not to speak on Friday but he's able to communicate to people clearly. Please bear with me. Dawn Dolphin and Stacey Brayshaw have been running the absolutely brilliant Gloucestershire Bundles throughout lockdown. }, At the end of the performance the 'Singing Policeman' jokes: "That's probably the end of my career, so it has been a pleasure, 18 years with the constabulary.". Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. He said since then, his family's faith and the outpouring of support from the community has helped Tim fight to recover. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Jones' performance received significant attention from media outlets due to inappropriate remarks made by David prior to his performance. In July 2020, Jones teamed up with band Brew22 in order to release his debut single, with this being a charity single entitled 'Our Girl'.[2]. "thumbnailUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/uybgPD8Y/poster.jpg?width=720", "In 24 hours it went from 1,000 views to over a million. PC Tim Jones from Gloucester records a song to support a children's mental health charity. ", The video was so well received that even American actress Susan Sarandon, who famously appeared in the 1975 rendition of The Rocky Horror Picture Show as heroine Janet Weiss, tweeted in awe, saying: "Thank you Tim for your rousing and unexpected call to safety. Not too much is known about Tims background, but we do know that he has two children. When theyve been allowed to open the shop for collection only, theyve also been opening on days theyd normally be closed to provide dedicated key worker shopping days. Police officer Tim Jones, 47, from Gloucester, went viral after he kept thousands of people entertained during lockdown with his amazing singing voice is releasing a charity single. ', Mr Jones thought people would 'have a laugh' at his expense and joked the video might end his 18-year police career, but instead he was overwhelmed with online praise. From this day forward he'll be living with his parents, continuing to undergo rigorous therapy. Singing police officers, intensive care nurses and even butchers all feature in our 10 handpicked #GlosHeroes this April 2021 as part of our new campaign to celebrate and thank people going above and beyond, sponsored by St. Jamess Place and Gloucestershire County Council. He worked as a policeman at the time of his audition. A singing police officer who has been raising spirits during lockdown, says the response to his videos has been "overwhelming". Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. "A few of my friends and colleagues were doing things so I thought I had to upgrade, so I sang in my police uniform at work. St. Jamess Place Wealth Management is proud to be a #GlosHeroes sponsor. Fitness entrepreneur and single mum, Amy Pope, has been helping people stay fit and healthy for free during the pandemic. "description": "Singing Policeman's Rocky Horror performance", Tim Jones is a singer who auditioned for Series 15 of Britain's Got Talent. You might not recognise the name Tim Jones instantly, but were sure you will have seen him on your social media at some point over the last month. Even after the unthinkable happened. Comments have been closed on this article. I can relate to it massively as I have a daughter of a similar age. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. His performance was never televised and it is He had been on the police force less than a year. Given Tims career, its not a surprise that he is slightly off the grid. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. "@type": "ImageObject", Tim Jones, 47, from Gloucester who has been a police officer for 18 years, shared a video of him singing a song from the musical Rocky Horror Picture Show and it Throughout lockdown, Laura has been supporting couples going through pregnancy loss, as well as fighting for families at higher risk to continue receiving early reassurance scans and going above and beyond to help them get access to the specialist support and care they need, while maternity support has been limited by Covid-19. Jones happens to be a big basketball fan. Join Facebook to connect with Tim Jones and others you may know. "People are suffering at the moment and along with all the fun, there is a serious message about mental health, so if I can help people in any way that is great. He asks people to stay home, watch TV, spend time with their families and look after each other during the pandemic. WHEATON, Ill. 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"publisher": { The pandemic saw a huge increase in referrals to the Quedgeley-based charity, which provides emergency bundles of clothes, toys, toiletries and baby equipment to families in need, with Dawn and Stacey working harder than ever to meet the demand without the help of their usual volunteer base, all while looking after their own families at the same time. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Inside Frogmore Cottage: Plush home Harry and Meghan have been 'evicted' from by King Charles boasts a roomy Sussexes' cheerleader Omid Scobie says Frogmore Cottage was Harry and Meghan's 'one remaining space in UK' A royal princess at Eton? Skip to content. Left to die alone like an animal: Parents who left 23-stone disabled daughter to die in her own filth are Holiday home owners in Scotland face new SNP tax hike under plans from front-runner to be new First Scotland should just self-identify as an independent country, one SNP member proposed. Hes alert and hes been a miracle," Jones said, telling NBC 5 that his son is making huge strides in rehab. More than four million people have watched Tim Jones perform a song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, while dressed in his police uniform. Lucy Pugh is nurse working in Gloucester and Cheltenham Intensive Care Units. "logo": { Mr Jones hit the headlines when he appeared on Lorraine earlier this summer to talk about his rise to internet fame. The amateur actor jokes that he is 'probably a little bit too old to do this now and would have to fight off some competition' for the role before smashing the musical hit. Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones The 25-year-old was shot in the head on March 19, 2016 while responding to a burglary. December 9, 2022 . Mr Jones also encouraged people to stay home in the video saying he saw many people out and about who'can't all be working'. Lorraine Kelly was incredibly excited to speak with Tim Jones on her Good Morning Britain segment, as she had previously aired his singing clip on Friday, May 15th. Lorraine told Tom: You cheered up the nation, the response you got was remarkable. Something went wrong, please try again later. This More than four million people have watched PC Tim Jones perform a song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, while dressed in his police uniform. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? A few of my friends and colleagues were doing things so I thought I had to upgrade, so I sang in my police uniform at work. When he went on the episode called Marge Gets a Job, Jones made an appearance singing Its Not Unusual chained up by Mr. Burns. The suspect tried to leave the house through a window and as officers attempted to detain him, he produced a handgun and began firing, police say. For more information about Gloucestershire County Council, visit gloucestershire.gov.uk. "Overwhelming would be the word. This includes co-ordinating the donations made by members of the public. "Thank God for the opportunity to be here, after such a devastating event 14 months ago, Jones' father said. If you know someone special who deserves to be recognised as one of our #GlosHeroes, complete the nomination form for a chance to have them featured next month. If the pandemic has shown us anything, its that Gloucestershire is full of incredible people doing amazing things for their community. A good Place to be here, after such a devastating event 14 ago. 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