The Jags
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The Jags were a British rock band formed in London in 1978, and composed of Nick Watkinson (vocals), John Alder (guitar/backing vocals), Steve Prudence (bass), Alex Baird (drums), Michael Cotton (bass/backing vocals) and Patrick O'Toole (piano/keyboard).
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[edit] Career
They signed to Island Records in July 1978 and initially released a four-track EP.
On 8 September 1979, the powerpop single "Back of My Hand", written by Watkinson and left-handed guitarist Alder, entered the UK Singles Chart. It had a chart life of 10 weeks and peaked at Number 17.[1] "Back of My Hand" was included on their debut album Evening Standards, which was released the following year. Their follow-up single "Woman's World" entered the UK Chart on 2 February 1980 at Number 75 - dropping out the next week.[1]
1981 saw the release of their second, and what proved to be, final album, No Tie Like a Present. The Jags disbanded in 1982.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- "Back Of My Hand" (1979) - UK #17
- "Woman's World" (1980) - UK #75
- "Party Games" (1980)
[edit] Albums
- Evening Standards (1980) (US #205)
- No Tie Like a Present (1981)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 277. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
[edit] External links
- The Jags Sounds Powered By Glasgow Mods Website Multimedia portal of Mod Life In Scotland
- http://www.magnetmagazine.com/2009/07/31/the-jags-power-goes-pop/#more-38967
