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Joe Jackson (born August 11, 1954 in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, as David Ian Jackson) is a British musician. Jackson is probably best-known for the hit singles Is She Really Going Out With Him? (1979) and Steppin’ Out (1982). Although born in Staffordshire, Jackson grew up in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.
He started off learning to play the violin but soon switched to piano. From the age of 16 he played in bars, and won a scholarship to study musical composition at London’s Royal Academy of Music. Jackson did not like the prospect of being a serious composer, and moved towards pop and rock.
His first band was Arms and Legs which collapsed after two unsuccessful singles. He then spent some time in the cabaret circuit to make money to record his own demos.
In 1978 a producer heard his tape, and got him signed to A&M Records. The album Look Sharp! was recorded straight away, and was released in 1979, quickly followed by I’m The Man and Beat Crazy in 1980. He also collaborated with Lincoln Thompson in reggae crossover.
The Joe Jackson Band was very successful and toured extensively. After the breakup of the band, Joe took a break and recorded an album of old-style swing and blues tunes, Jumpin’ Jive, featuring songs of Cab Calloway, Lest...
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Top 10 Joe Jackson Songs
Steppin' Out
Is She Really Going Out With Him?
It's Different For Girls
Breaking Us In Two
Sunday Papers
I'm The Man
Fools In Love
One More Time
Real Men
Be My Number Two
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Top 10 Joe Jackson Albums
Night And Day
Look Sharp!
I'm The Man
Greatest Hits
Jumpin' Jive
Body And Soul
Tonight & Forever : The Joe Jackson Collection
Joe Jackson Live 1980 - 1986
Big World
Rain
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