Johnny Hates Jazz

Johnny Hates Jazz was an English pop band formed in 1986 by Clark Datchler (vocals, piano), Calvin Hayes (keyboards), and the German born Mike Nocito (bass).

Named after a friend who really did hate jazz, Johnny Hates Jazz released their first single, "Me and My Foolish Heart," on RAK Records in 1986. After searching for a major record label deal they landed one towards the end of 1986 with Virgin Records after a gig at, ironically enough, a jazz club. The group's début single for Virgin, "Shattered Dreams," became a big hit in 1987. The group's debut album, Turn Back The Clock, also proved successful, reaching #1 on the UK albums chart.

The lead singer and main songwriter, Clark Datchler left in 1988 and was replaced by the former Cure bass guitarist, Phil Thornalley. A month before the release of their second album, Tall Stories in 1992, the band was involved in a serious car accident which left keyboardist Calvin Hayes in a body cast for over a year. The band lost momentum and eventually split.

In September 2007 Calvin Hayes announced that himself and Mike Nocito, with a new vocalist, Danny Saxon, would be reforming Johnny Hates Jazz. They intend to join the Here and Now 80s Nostalgia Tour at Butlins, Minehead between 16-19 November for four nights. If successful the band are hoping for more dates in 2008.

Band personnel details

* Clark Datchler (born 27 March 1964, Sutton, Surrey) — vocalist / keyboardist (up to 1988).
* Mike Nocito (born 5 August 1963, Wiesbaden, West Germany) — bassist.
* Calvin Hayes (born 23 November 1962) — keyboardist.
* Phil Thornalley (born Philip Carden Thornalley, 5 January 1960, Worlingham, Suffolk) — guitarist and vocalist (1988 onwards).

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