Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson is a British musician, singer, and songwriter known for his diverse musical career spanning pop, new wave, jazz, and classical genres. After signing with A&M Records in 1978, Joe Jackson rapidly made his mark with the formation of the Joe Jackson Band and the release of their critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Look Sharp!’, in 1979. The album featured the international hit single ‘Is She Really Going Out with Him?’, which charted in the top 40 across five countries. Jackson quickly followed this success with his second album, ‘I’m the Man,’ in 1979, which yielded his highest-charting UK single ‘It’s Different for Girls,’ peaking at No.

During this period, he also played piano on Joan Armatrading’s 1985 album ‘Secret Secrets’ and collaborated with Suzanne Vega on ‘Left of Center’ for the 1986 ‘Pretty in Pink’ soundtrack. His prolific output continued with ‘Blaze of Glory’ (1989) and ‘Laughter & Lust’ (1991). Transitioning further into classical music, Jackson contributed ‘Statue of Liberty’ to an XTC tribute album in 1995 before signing with Sony Classical in 1997. He released ‘Symphony No.

His steady release schedule included the album ‘Rain’ in 2008. Continuing to release new material, Jackson put out ‘Fast Forward’ in 2015 and ‘Fool’ in 2019. In support of ‘Fool,’ he performed ‘Fabulously Absolute’ on ‘The Tonight Show’ in 2019, showcasing his enduring stage presence. His most recent album, ‘What a Racket!’, was released in 2023, adding to a diverse and prolific discography that spans over four decades.