Jewel Eugene Akens (September 12, 1933, Houston, Texas – March 1, 2013, Inglewood, California) was an American singer and record producer.
One-hit-wonder singer Jewel Eugene Akens recorded “The Birds And The Bees” in 1965, on the Era Records label. The single went to Number 3 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart that year, and Number 2 on the Cash Box chart. It reached Number 29 in the UK Singles Chart. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. But the follow-up, “Georgie Porgie” only reached Number 68.
Jewel Akens cause of death
Jewel Akens died from complications of back surgery. Jewel Akens was 79 years old at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Eddie Mae.
Jewel Akens – The Birds & The Bees