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Jackson's first band, formed in Gosport, was called Edward Bear, [note 1] later renamed Arms and Legs. [5] The band broke up in 1976 after two unsuccessful singles. He was still known as David Jackson when he joined Arms and Legs, but picked up the nickname "Joe" based on his perceived resemblance to the British television puppet character Joe 90, a genius child spy.
Jackson's recording career as a solo artist began in 1979, with the release of his debut album Look Sharp!. The album was recorded with the Joe Jackson Band, with whom he would release two more albums, I'm the Man and Beat Crazy, the latter of which was credited to the full band rather than simply Jackson.
[11] [12] On November 21, 1967, The Jackson 5 were signed by Joe Jackson to their first record contract with Gordon Keith, owner and first president of Steeltown Records in Gary, Indiana. The group's first single "Big Boy," with Michael as the lead singer, was released by Steeltown on January 31, 1968. [13] "Big Boy" did not become a hit but ...
Fast Forward is the 19th studio album by British singer-songwriter Joe Jackson. The album and tracklist were officially announced via Jackson's official website and was scheduled for a mid-fall release. [5] The record was later released worldwide on 2 October 2015.
Live Music – Europe 2010 is a live album by Joe Jackson. [2] Recordings for this album were made at the following locations: [3] La Luciole in Alençon, France on 22 October 2010; La Carenne in Brest, France on 23 October 2010; Avo Sessions in Basel, Switzerland on 31 October 2010; Paradiso music venue in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 7 November 2010
According to the official synopsis, “Michael” will showcase the legendary singer’s life from his early years in the Jackson 5 to his time as global superstar and many of the controversies ...
Joe Jackson, who died in 2018, was the controversial patriarch of the musical family, launching the Jackson 5 and the solo careers of Michael and Janet. But he was also an alienating manager and ...
Big World is a 1986 live album of original songs by Joe Jackson. [4] The album was recorded in front of an invited audience at the Roundabout Theatre, East 17th Street in New York City on 23, 24 and 25 January 1986 (except "Man in the Street", recorded during rehearsals on 22 January).