Bob Jackson (musician)

Bob Jackson
Background information
Birth name Robert Jackson
Born (1949-01-06) 6 January 1949
Coventry, England
Genres Rock music
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Piano, Guitar
Years active 1971–present
Labels RSO, Epic, Sire, Creole, Snapper
Associated acts Badfinger, The Fortunes, The Searchers, The David Byron Band, Ross
Website

Robert 'Bob' Jackson (born 6 January 1949 in Coventry) BADFINGER 1974 till present Keyboard/Guitarist

Indian Summer/Ross

Jackson formed his first professional rock group in 1969, called Indian Summer, the group released a debut album on Neon Records: Indian Summer, in 1971, but, following business difficulties, disbanded the following year. Jackson and bandmate Alan Ross decided to develop their own group in 1973, as "Ross" They released two albums on RSO Records; Ross in 1973, and The Pit and the Pendulum in 1974. Despite, touring extensively in the USA, with Eric Clapton, the band failed to capture an audience and directly after completing studio sessions in LA, Jackson left the band.

Badfinger 1974

Badfinger were a British rock band that, in their most successful lineup, consisted of Pete Ham, Mike Gibbins, Tom Evans, and Joey Molland. The band evolved from an earlier group called The Iveys that was formed in 1961 by Ham, Ron Griffiths and David "Dai" Jenkins in Swansea, Wales. The Iveys were the first group signed by the Beatles' Apple label in 1968. Over the next five years the band recorded five albums for Apple and toured extensively, before they became embroiled in the chaos of Apple Records' dissolution. The band renamed themselves Badfinger and In 1969 Griffiths left and was replaced by Molland. In 1970, the band engaged American businessman Stan Polley to manage their commercial affairs.

Badfinger had four consecutive worldwide hits from 1970 to 1972: "Come and Get It" (written and produced by Paul McCartney), "No Matter What", "Day After Day" (produced by George Harrison) and "Baby Blue". In 2013, "Baby Blue" made a resurgence onto the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart at number 14 after it was featured in the series finale of the television show Breaking Bad.[1] Their song "Without You" has been covered many times, including a Billboard number one hit for Harry Nilsson.

After Apple Records folded, Badfinger signed to Warner Bros. Records, but Polley's financial machinations resulted in internal friction that soon caused Ham to quit Badfinger, to be replaced by BOB JACKSON on keyboard and guitar, Ham rejoined and Molland then left the band instead. However, a lawsuit filed by Warner's music publishing arm against Polley over missing escrow account money led Warner to withdraw Badfinger's 1974 Wish You Were Here from the market seven weeks after its release, which effectively cut off the band's income. Warner's then refused to accept (or pay the band for) Badfinger's next album, Head First which was the final album that would feature Pete Ham & Tommy Even's as Badfinger,[2] because of the dispute with Polley, leaving the band destitute. Three days before his 28th birthday, on 24 April 1975, Ham committed suicide by hanging himself, leaving a note that included damning comments about Polley.

Over the next three years, the surviving members struggled to rebuild their personal and professional lives against a backdrop of lawsuits, which tied up the songwriters' royalty payments for years. The Badfinger albums Airwaves (1979) and Say No More (1981) (both of which excluded both Gibbins and Jackson) foundered, as Molland and Evans see-sawed between cooperation and conflict in their attempts to revive and capitalise on the Badfinger legacy. Having seen Ham's body after Ham's wife had called him, Evans reportedly never got over his friend's suicide, and was quoted as saying in darker moments, "I wanna be where he is." On 19 November 1983, Evans also took his own life by hanging.

The Dodgers

Badfinger disbanded following Peter Ham's suicide in 1975. Jackson remained in contact with Badfinger's bassist Tom Evans, and the two formed "The Dodgers" in 1976. The Dodgers released a handful of singles and one album by 1977, but in the same year Jackson was released by the band following management problems.

The Searchers/The Byron Band

Jackson was hired by The Searchers in 1979, contributing to the group's tours and two subsequent album releases, The Searchers (1979) and Play For Today (1980). In 1980, along with Mel Collins, Jackson joined "The David Byron Band" formed by Uriah Heep's former lead singer. Having recorded the album ‘On The Rocks’ for Creole Records, Jackson left the band in 1981.

Badfinger reformed 1982

Jackson, along with Tom Evans and Mike Gibbins reteamed in 1982 and formed a new version of Badfinger touring and recording exclusively in the U.S. However, in late 1983, Evans committed suicide, which ended Jackson's Badfinger.[1] He later invited ex-member, Joey Molland to join and with Gibbins for another Badfinger outing in 1984 for a specialty tour in the USA. Although well received, the line-up did not last. Jackson now concentrated on writing and recording, making home recordings for demonstration records but did not tour.

The Fortunes

Jackson appeared on two CDs in the 1990s; 7 Park Avenue and Golders Green, adding parts to posthumous releases by Jackson's friend and bandmate Pete Ham from Badfinger. He was subsequently hired by The Fortunes in 1995, and he remained with the group off-and-on for the next 10 years, releasing three albums and performing on several tours.[1] On 18 May 2006, Jackson rejoined the Fortunes and has toured extensively with them ever since. The band's Theatre shows ‘Past & Present’ featured many Badfinger songs and anecdotes. Jackson played on several albums, and appeared in Australia, Dubai, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Netherlands and Belgium as well as the UK. The band also successfully played the United States, Canada, Netherlands, Sweden, in addition to the UK during 2009.

Other Activities

In 2000, Jackson finally succeeded in getting the Badfinger 1974 ‘Head First’ recordings along with personal demos as a double CD package on Snapper Records. Various outings have included sessions alongside Pete Brown, Jack Bruce, Jeff Beck, Moon, Andy Fairweather Low, the Motors, among many others. In 19 Along with Tommy Evans, Jackson joined a side-project, Cheetah, and performed at Mide Festival, France.. In, Jackson appeared on Pete Ham's posthumous albums, 7, Park Avenue and Golders Green.

Peter Ham Blue Plaque

Peter Ham Blue Plaque

2013 Jackson organised and performed with Badfinger at the unveiling of the Pete Ham Blue Plaque for Swansea Council, celebrating the achievements of Peter Ham and Badfinger.

Badfinger 2015 to present

Jackson reforms his own version of Badfinger, With Andy Nixon Guitar/Vocals,Michael Healey Bass/Vocals, Ted Duggan Drums... undertaking a 23 date UK Theatre tour playing to over 20,000 people ....This line up is still current and touring .[3]

2016 Badfinger

Discography

References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R95f7VwXqIw
  2. ↑ http://badfingerlinks.bravepages.com/snapper/headfirst.html
  3. ↑ http://www.badfingeruk.com/

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