Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson is a British, Grammy Award-winning new wave, jazz-inflected pop, and classical musician with several Billboard Hot 100 singles.^1,2,3,4 Since the 1970s, he’s been making music as a solo artist, often backed by musicians including Graham Maby, Dave Houghton, Gary Sanford, and others.¹ He’s also written two books and several scores for films like James Bridges' Mike's Murder and Francis Ford Coppola's Tucker.¹

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Born in 1954 in Burton-on-Trent, England, Joe Jackson grew up in the naval port city of Portsmouth on the South Coast.¹ His musical career started young when he landed his first paying gig as a pub pianist at age 16.¹ Jackson went on to be nominated for his first Grammy in 1980 and his first top ten Billboard hit in 1982.^2,3 He now lives between the US, the UK, and Germany, and continues to tour internationally.¹

Over the years, Joe Jackson has received six Grammy Award nominations, had several songs hit the Billboard Top 100, and received global appreciation for his musical artistry.^2,3

Some of Jackson’s top accolades include:

• Boisdale Music Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award (2019): Hosted by Jools Holland, the institution bestowed the ultimate honor for his diverse career and impact on The Second British Invasion of the US in the 1980s.⁴
• Grammy Award – Best Pop Instrumental Album (2001): The Grammys recognized Jackson for his non-traditional, non-orchestral Symphony No.1, the same year he published his book, A Cure for Gravity.^1,2
• Edison Award – Singer/Songwriter (1983): The album, Night and Day, helped him achieve this award the same year Michael Jackson’s Thriller took the Pop/International category.⁵

Joe Jackson’s fan appeal is evident in his numerous prestigious award nominations and wins, as well as his chart longevity.

Some of his top songs include:

• Is She Really Going Out With Him? (1979): The top single on Look Sharp!, this song earned Joe Jackson his first-ever Grammy nomination.²
• Steppin Out (1982): Featured on the album Night and Day, this song helped Jackson earn an Edison Award and two Grammy nominations.^2,5
• You Can’t Get What You Want (1984): After its release, this song sat at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it sat for 16 weeks.³

Joe Jackson is an accomplished musician whose live performances showcase his incredible musical diversity, shifting seamlessly from new wave to jazz-inflected pop and back. He is a touring legend who performs across the US, UK, and Germany.¹ His shows feature the prestige of an award-winning artist and the energy of a seasoned performer.

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