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2 days ago

Johnny Hates Jazz

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Mike are you going to say Hi to Kieran Flynn.

Wow! You are so busy! Have a great time! ❤

awsome, what event?

Awesome!❤️🎶

Have an amazing time the photos are fabulous jxxx

That’s a very posh place . Did they get to know your JHJ?

Welcome to HK! I listen to JHJ when I was a student 😁

Hey Japan is just a few hours away!!!

Amazing! Have a fab time!

Brilliant photos clark and Mike

Fantastic. Enjoy xx

Welcome to Hong Kong. You have concert in Hong Kong ?

Fantastic!!!

Pls have a concert in Singapore...

How about Taiwan?

Wow great photos😊

Hi Clark and Mike have a lovely time in Hong Kong.We've just come back from 10 nights in Malta.See you both soon.Looking forward to Johnny Hates Jazz uk tour xx

Welcome to Home Kong 🥰🤩

Awesome city from the looks of it 👏 👌

Enjoy, guys 🙂

Welcome to my home city 🌃🥰

Onward and Upward!! Go JHJ!!! Peace and ❤️ to All!!!!

Are we allowed to know the occasion?My brain is running away with the idea of a music video for the intended new single🤔

Looking good guys xxxxx🥰❤️

Welcome to Hong Kong👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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4 days ago

Johnny Hates Jazz

Under two weeks until 2024 UK tour kicks off Boisdale Restaurants ✨ See you on the road

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Under two weeks until 2024 UK tour kicks off @boisdale_restaurants ✨ See you on the road 

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Music has always been part of my life. I can’t figure out that I didn’t hear about them until last year. Great songs and I do check the lyrics as well. I hope they come to the USA! 🥰

Will you plan to take place a concert in Taiwan?

I wish that I could 'TURN BACK THE CLOCK'

Please come to the USA!! 🥰 I enjoy their music. Two of my favorites…Turn back the clock and Spirit of Love. 💕

Looking forward to see you all in May 11.

Cant wait.👍

Have a fantastic tour... Bit disappointed not to see you in Sheffield... 👍🏽🎶

See you in Lytham xx can't wait ❤️

Cannot wait, see you there xx

See u on the 28-th

Love it!!! Peace and ❤️to All!!

Yes,see you on the tour guys🙂

It's a shame you're not playing Leicester or Coventry area. Hopefully in the future.

I wish!

Can’t wait x Dawn Wren x

Can you guys come to the US later this year Johnny Hates Jazz

❤️ 💖 💗

♥♥

😍🫂😍😍🫂😍

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7 days ago

Johnny Hates Jazz

Johnny Hates Jazz will perform TWO nights Boisdale Restaurants Canary Wharf, London on 28th / 29th March ahead of their 2024 HEADLINE UK TOUR ✨

Tickets on sale now at www.ticketmaster.co.uk/johnny-hates-jazz-tickets/artist/735395
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Johnny Hates Jazz will perform TWO nights @boisdale_restaurants Canary Wharf, London on 28th / 29th March ahead of their 2024 HEADLINE UK TOUR ✨ 

Tickets on sale now at https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/johnny-hates-jazz-tickets/artist/735395

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Can’t wait! 🤩

I wish I was there, have a great concert. I love you guys❤️😘🎸

Good luck with the Boisdale gigs.See you on the main tour guys🙂

Literally a residency!! That will be a great Friday not just a Good Friday!

Also there on the 28th…so looking forward to seeing you all🫶🏻xx

I'm there , can't wait 😊 on the 28th 😁

Have a great day there.

See you on the 28th xx

Can’t wait!

All I can do is sit here and be jealous of everybody who is over the pond who gets to go. 😂😢

See you on the 29th

Two weeks tomorrow ppl x

Curious to what the setlist will be

Cuando vienen a la ARGENTINA ❓❓

♥♥

Come to the US!

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1 week ago

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Rehearsals are well under way ✨ and shaping up to present JHJ like you’ve never seen before 👀

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Rehearsals are well under way ✨ and shaping up to present JHJ like you’ve never seen before 👀 

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Are you working on any new material? The last album was amazing. Meaningful lyrics and beautiful sound.

Are these puzzle pictures? 😂🥰

As if I wasn't excited enough already!

Loving the Fox on your shoulder Clark😆. Exciting times for you! X

Can't wait. Looking forward to it 😊

Practice is Perfect. The more you do the more you enjoy it. Make sure your hands not very sore.And look after your voice.

Do happy for you guys,Clark. Enjoy making us happy-- we(I) love you for it.

Can’t wait ! Xx

No rehersals needed, already great 👍🎶🎤

So exciting! Glad to see the fox is overseeing everything ❤

I’m counting down the days xx

Cannot wait. So excited for this xx

Sounds exciting guys

😊exciting times! XX

Sounds exciting, sorry we can't make the boisdale this month but will see you at another show. 🙂

Great ♥

Looking forward to seeing you in Lytham - I have zero clue what to expect because I have never seen you before! I sure do buy myself the best birthday presents! 😉

It’s gonna be a blast!!!

So exciting!👍 I so wish I could fly over the pond and attend multiple shows, but I'll be stuck right here in Chicago.

Awesome!!! Peace and ❤️to All!!!

I am in the United States. I so wish I could see one of your concerts.

wow! i wish to be there.... (i wanna be the little fax behind you...)🦊💖🎶

Two weeks tomorrow x

Your mom needs to send you two to the GARAGE!!! 😝😉🤔

Hello guys, kisses from Portugal.❤️

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1 week ago

Johnny Hates Jazz

Heads up 🙌🏼 Our headline show @indigoattheo2 on 19th Dec ‘24 is a seated event, but never fear, you’ll be up on your feet from the word GO! 🕺 💃

Tickets available here: www.axs.com/uk/events/532955/johnny-hates-jazz-tickets?skin=indigo
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Heads up 🙌🏼 Our headline show @indigoattheo2 on 19th Dec ‘24 is a seated event, but never fear, you’ll be up on your feet from the word GO! 🕺 💃 

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Everyone is in for a great show 👌

Oh, I so wish I could attend! But I’m stuck in Chicago 😩😢

That’s good as it was not originally advertised as a seated Event (I’m not getting any younger y’know!). See you there 🤘🏻

I came to the O2 last time you played there, must be about 7 years ago now, and it was an awesome night.

Got front row, so planning to see you there 😘

Thats strange that place is a name of a colour of the photo of Clark. Indigo, I use it for black for shades.

♥♥

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Tour Dates

IN CONCERT 2024

MAR 28, LONDON, UK, BOISDALE
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MAR 29, LONDON, UK, BOISDALE
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APR 25, CHELMSFORD, UK, THEATRE
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APR 26, HERTFORD, UK, CORN EXCHANGE
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APR 27, EAST SUSSEX, UK, TRADING BOUNDARIES
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MAY 09, CARLISLE, UK, OLD FIRE STATION
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MAY 10, SUNDERLAND, UK, FIRE STATION
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MAY 11, LYTHAM, UK, LOWTHER PAVILION
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MAY 29, EDINBURGH, UK, VOODOO ROOMS
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MAY 30, GLASGOW, UK, ST LUKE’S
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MAY 31, ABERDEEN, UK, LEMON TREE
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JUN 01, WREXHAM, UK, ROCKIN’ CHAIR
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JUN 13, CAMBRIDGE, UK, JUNCTION
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JUN 14, MILTON KEYNES, UK, THE STABLES
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JUN 15, LINCOLN, UK, THE DRILL
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SEP 05, LANCASTER, UK, THE GRAND
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SEP 06, STOCKTON, UK, ARC
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SEP 07, SALE, UK, WATERSIDE
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SEP 08, SCARBOROUGH, UK, SPA THEATRE
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SEP 19, WOLVERHAMPTON, UK, THE ROBIN
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SEP 20, STROUD, UK, SUB ROOMS
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OCT 03, WORTHING, UK, FACTORY LIVE
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OCT 04, SOUTHAMPTON, UK, THE BROOK
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OCT 05, POOLE, UK, LIGHTHOUSE
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DEC 19, LONDON, UK, INDIGO AT THE O2
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Biography

Johnny Hates Jazz consists of Clark Datchler (songwriting, vocals, keyboards) and Mike Nocito (production, engineering, guitars). The band is best known for a cycle of hits in the late 1980s, the most successful being “Shattered Dreams”. Released in March 1987, it became a top 5 hit in the UK, throughout mainland Europe and Asia, and reached number 2 in Japan. This was followed by four other worldwide hits, being the anti-war anthem “I Don’t Want To Be A Hero”, “Turn Back The Clock” (featuring Kim Wilde on backing vocals), “Heart Of Gold” and “Don’t Say Its Love”. In 1988, “Shattered Dreams” reached number 2 on the US Billboard chart, number 1 on the US Adult Contemporary chart, and climbed to number 4 in Canada.

That same year, their album “Turn Back The Clock” entered the UK charts at number 1, selling over four million copies and going triple-platinum in the process. It is arguably one of the definitive albums of the 1980s and is one of only two debut albums released by Virgin Records to immediately go to the top of the charts upon its release (the other being by The Sex Pistols). Since then, “Shattered Dreams” has gone on to be played over 3.8 million times on US radio alone.

Johnny Hates Jazz parted ways at the height of their success, and were to be the last electronic band to emerge in the 1980’s. However, after many years of pursuing individual projects, Clark and Mike decided to reunite in 2010, resulting in the 2013 album “Magnetized”. Recorded at Real World Studios in Bath, UK and The Farm just outside Cambridge, UK, it re-established the band as musical force to be reckoned with. The title track was an instant radio hit in the UK and the album track “Release You”, which was never released as a single, has become one of their most-streamed songs.

In 2018, the band released a 30th Anniversary edition of “Turn Back The Clock”, which included brand new acoustic versions of every song on the album. In addition, Clark co-wrote many songs for the Mike and The Mechanics albums “Let Me Fly” and “Out Of The Blue” with Genesis legend Mike Rutherford.

Then in 2020, they released their most recent album “Wide Awake”. Over two years in the making, it saw Clark and Mike inspired by their musical roots growing up in the 1970’s. It is a mixture of soulful melodies, uplifting lyrics, and a positive energy that is present from start to finish, exemplified by the singles “Spirit Of Love”, “New Day Ahead” and “Greater Good”. The following year, they toured the UK as special guests of Level 42, and have since continued to perform at festivals around the world.

Now, for the first time in 36 years, Johnny Hates Jazz will be embarking on their first ever headline tour of the UK and overseas. With a brand-new show, surrounded by world-class musicians, they’re ready to captivate audiences across the globe!

Music Videos

Magnetized

New Day Ahead

Turn Back The Clock

Don't Say It's Love

Spirit Of Love

Heart Of Gold

I Don't Want To Be A Hero

Discography

Albums

Turn Back The Clock

Virgin1988

Tall Stories

Virgin1991

Magnetized

InterAction Music2013

Turn Back The Clock 30th Anniversary Edition

Dato Music2018

Wide Awake

JHJ Music2020

Compilations

The Very Best Of Johnny Hates Jazz

Virgin1993

Johnny Hates Jazz ‎(CD | Comp)

Disky2000

Singles

Me And My Foolish Heart

RAK1986

Turn Back The Clock

Virgin1987

I Dont Want To Be A Hero

Virgin1987

Shattered Dreams

Virgin

1987

Boy George - Johnny Hates Jazz - Keep Me In Mind
- Shattered Dreams 7inch Jukebox

Virgin1987

Pet Shop Boys - Johnny Hates Jazz - Its A Sin
- Shattered Dreams 7inch Promo WLbl

DJ Club Mix1987

Johnny Hates Jazz Feat. Bonnie Tyler
- I Dont Want To Be A Hero 7inch Jukebox

Virgin1987

Heart Of Gold Remix

Virgin1988

Dont Say Its Love

Virgin1988

Boy George - Johnny Hates Jazz - Live My Life
- Turn Back The Clock 7inch Jukebox

Virgin1988

Jermaine Stewart - Johnny Hates Jazz
- Say It Again - Heart Of Gold 7inch Jukebox

Virgin1988

Turn The Tide

Virgin1989

The Last To Know

Virgin1991

Let Me Change Your Mind Tonight

Virgin1991

Magnetized - CD - Single - Promo

InterAction Music2013

Lighthouse 3xFile - MP3 - Single - Germany only

InterAction Music2014

Spirit Of Love

JHJ Music2020

New Day Ahead

JHJ Music2020

Greater Good

JHJ Music2020

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