The Jags

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The Jags was a British rock band formed in London in 1978, and comprised of Nick Watkinson (vocals), John Alder (guitar/backing vocals), Steve Prudence (bass) and Alex Baird (drums).

Contents 1 Career 2 Discography 2.1 Singles 2.2 Albums 3 References 4 Audio sample 5 See also

[edit] Career

They signed to Island Records in July 1978 and initially released a promising four-track EP.

On 8 September 1979, the powerpop single "Back of My Hand", written by Watkinson & Alder, entered the UK Singles Chart. It had a chart life of 10 weeks and peaked at Number 17. "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.

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)
• No Tie Like a Present (1981)

[edit] References

• Guinness Book of British Hit Singles 7th Edition - 1988

[edit] Audio sample

[edit] See also

Music of the United Kingdom (1980s)