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Joe Jackson
photo credit: Jacob Blickenstaff

Active

1970s - 2010s

Born

August 11, 1954 in Burton-upon-Trent, England

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative/Indie Rock College Rock New Wave Contemporary Pop/Rock Punk/New Wave Contemporary Singer/Songwriter

Also Known As

David Ian Jackson

Member Of

Joe Jackson Band Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive
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Joe Jackson

Biography by William Ruhlmann

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Versatile performer who began in new wave but later traversed territory ranging from cabaret and film scores to jump blues.
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Album Highlights

  • Look Sharp!
    Joe Jackson
    Look Sharp!
  • Jumpin' Jive
    Joe Jackson
    Jumpin' Jive
  • Night and Day
    Joe Jackson
    Night and Day
  • Summer in the City: Live in New York
    Joe Jackson
    Summer in the City: Liv …
  • I'm the Man
    Joe Jackson
    I'm the Man
  • Stepping Out: The Very Best of Joe Jackson
    Joe Jackson
    Stepping Out: The Very …
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  • Ambitious
  • Bitter
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  • Earnest
  • Literate
  • Quirky
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  • Searching
  • Sophisticated
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  • Brittle
  • Complex
  • Detached
  • Humorous
  • Refined
  • Sardonic
  • Tense/Anxious
  • Wry
  • Acerbic
  • Brash
  • Eccentric
  • Fiery
  • Intimate
  • Ironic
  • Irreverent
  • Whimsical
  • Angst-Ridden
  • Lush
  • Playful
  • Snide
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  • Elegant
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  • Rollicking
  • Stylish
  • Carefree
  • Exuberant
  • Indulgent
  • Passionate
  • Rambunctious
  • Theatrical
  • Naive

Artists Themes

  • Empowerment
  • Drinking
  • Guys Night Out
  • Hanging Out
  • Heartache
  • Jealousy
  • Motivation
  • Playful
  • TGIF
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