Johnny Hates Jazz

Johnny Hates Jazz, featuring Clark Datchler and Mike Nocito, gained international success with their distinctive pop sound and hit songs, establishing themselves as notable figures in the late 1980s music scene and continuing to perform and release new music. After the release of their international hit ‘Shattered Dreams’ in March 1987, Johnny Hates Jazz, featuring Clark Datchler and Mike Nocito, became definitive figures in the late 1980s music scene. ‘Shattered Dreams’ swiftly climbed to the top 5 in the UK, across mainland Europe, and in Asia, also securing the number 2 spot in Japan. The band followed this success with worldwide hits including ‘I Don’t Want To Be A Hero,’ ‘Turn Back The Clock,’ ‘Heart Of Gold,’ and ‘Don’t Say Its Love.’ In 1988, ‘Shattered Dreams’ further peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard chart, reached number 1 on the US Adult Contemporary chart, and hit number 4 in Canada.

In 2024, Johnny Hates Jazz completed a highly successful headline tour of the UK, their first in 36 years, alongside performances in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mexico. Looking ahead to 2025, Johnny Hates Jazz is currently engaged in writing and recording new music, with a new single anticipated for release soon. The band has scheduled several live shows for May 2025, followed by another UK headline tour planned for October 2025, continuing their legacy of captivating live performances and new material.