One of the most refreshing interviewees I've ever seen: articulate, intelligent, insightful, interesting, polite. And, incredibly, he looks better now than he did 30 years ago.
I have so much more respect for JJ after hearing this. It's the exact opposite reaction I had after listening to a very recent Terry Hall interview. JJ is so down to earth. What a relief!!! I was a huge Specials fan (still am) and through that became a Terry Hall fan, but it was very disheartening listening to his interview. Listening to this interview of JJ is really uplifting, not at all depressing...
Sorry for getting back to you so late. No, I haven't had the pleasure. I had no idea he'd even written one. I'll certainly check it out. The more I learn about Mr. Jackson, the more amazed I am. Ya know, I don't really care for much of David Bowie's music (why am I bringing Bowie up?), but I've always thought Bowie was the most talented, well rounded entertainer in the world and I think a successful book puts JJ close to that strata. Best of all, unlike Bowie's, I love Jackson's music.
@evelynmh I don't mean it aggressively. ;-) Terry Hall was the excellent lead singer of the 2 Tone group, The Specials. Now as you say you're from the U.S. I understand that you may not know the name, but I'm sure you know their music.
Re: Maby, I'm so happy JJ gives him props. Without someone of Maby's unearthly talent, I'm not certain JJ would of or could have reached the levels of excellence in so many different musical genre's as he has. No doubt JJ's the primary talent, but Jackson+Maby=untouchable talent, as opposed to Jackson-Maby+mediocre bassist=something far more common. JMO, of course.
@PrAnG2000 Sorry PR don't get the reference taking the piss??? Sorry Terry Hall isn't exactly a household name in the United States. Just didn't know who this person who is so seemingly important elsewhere in the world is not anyone I've heard of in the States
Was never under the impression that Joe was refering to black men when he sang 'gorillas'. Just fugly men in general, I thought. lol I mean even later in the song he was washing his hair and kidding himself that he looked real smooth. ;) And the anti-racial track PrAng2000 might be "Battleground"?.
One of the most refreshing interviewees I've ever seen: articulate, intelligent, insightful, interesting, polite. And, incredibly, he looks better now than he did 30 years ago.
This guy is one of the most fascinating people anyone can interview. So smart.
Have you read Joe's book? I loved it.
Thanks so much for this. I'll definitely pick it up and I had no clue such a book existed until now.
I have so much more respect for JJ after hearing this. It's the exact opposite reaction I had after listening to a very recent Terry Hall interview. JJ is so down to earth. What a relief!!! I was a huge Specials fan (still am) and through that became a Terry Hall fan, but it was very disheartening listening to his interview. Listening to this interview of JJ is really uplifting, not at all depressing...
I'm surprised to hear him downplaying his earlier lyrics- I've always thought they were great, on all his albums!
I love Joe's accent.Zebrina
Alan Bangs rules!
ISO/ Alan Bangs Interviews Prince FarI - March 1st 1981 , does anyone know if video exists or even a very clean and full audio copy?
in my dreams alan bangs is taking off on one of his night flights again and dedicating it to the musical genius of joe jackson...
Sorry for getting back to you so late. No, I haven't had the pleasure. I had no idea he'd even written one. I'll certainly check it out. The more I learn about Mr. Jackson, the more amazed I am. Ya know, I don't really care for much of David Bowie's music (why am I bringing Bowie up?), but I've always thought Bowie was the most talented, well rounded entertainer in the world and I think a successful book puts JJ close to that strata. Best of all, unlike Bowie's, I love Jackson's music.
@evelynmh
I don't mean it aggressively. ;-)
Terry Hall was the excellent lead singer of the 2 Tone group, The Specials. Now as you say you're from the U.S. I understand that you may not know the name, but I'm sure you know their music.
he always do it, he's most of the time disregarding he's previous work, kind of perfectionism but also maturity process may be ...
@twisteddsister who is Terry Hall?
He recently passed away. Lead singer of The Specials, who made the famous song, Ghost town.
Sorry my reply is 13 years late. 😂
Re: Maby, I'm so happy JJ gives him props. Without someone of Maby's unearthly talent, I'm not certain JJ would of or could have reached the levels of excellence in so many different musical genre's as he has. No doubt JJ's the primary talent, but Jackson+Maby=untouchable talent, as opposed to Jackson-Maby+mediocre bassist=something far more common. JMO, of course.
cool accent.
@PrAnG2000 Sorry PR don't get the reference taking the piss??? Sorry Terry Hall isn't exactly a household name in the United States. Just didn't know who this person who is so seemingly important elsewhere in the world is not anyone I've heard of in the States
Was never under the impression that Joe was refering to black men when he sang 'gorillas'. Just fugly men in general, I thought. lol I mean even later in the song he was washing his hair and kidding himself that he looked real smooth. ;) And the anti-racial track PrAng2000 might be "Battleground"?.