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Jackson Jackson is a hip-hop group from Melbourne, Australia with members Harry James Angus (vocals/trumpet; The Cat Empire, The Conglomerate) and Jan Skubiszewski (producer, phrase, and composer; APRA Award winner Two Hands, The Rage In Placid Lake, Last Man Standing).^[1]^[2] In the case of live performances, they are joined by keyboards, bass, drums and backup vocalists.

Jackson Jackson's first album, titled The Fire is on the Bird was released on 24 March 2007. They describe their music as a fusion of hip-hop, afro-beat & psychobilly.^[3]

The duo had previously generated a loyal following through exposure on MySpace, YouTube and on the late-night ABC music video show Rage.

Jackson Jackson's sophomore album, Tools For Survival, was released on 11 October 2008.

Band Members

Core Members

Jackson Jackson are:

Harry Angus (vocals, acoustic guitar and synths)
Jan Skubiszewski (electric/acoustic guitars, synths and beats)

Rhythm Section

Also known as Melbourne dub/fusion trio, 'The Genie', and the rhythm section of well-known Melbourne band The Cat Empire.

Ollie McGill (keyboards)
Ryan Monro (basses and guitar)
Will Hull-Brown (drums)

Choir

Named the 'Jackson Jackson 5'.^[4]

Chantal Mitvalsky
Elana Stone
Rebecca Ari
Karishma Sadhai
Rory Osman

Discography

Albums

The Fire Is on the Bird (2007)
Tools For Survival (2008)

Singles

All Alone (2008)

References

^ "Jackson Jackson Biography". EMI Music Australia. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
^ O'Donohue, Danielle (2007-05-10). "Jackson Jackson strikes back". The Advertiser. Retrieved 2008-03-14. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ :: JACKSON JACKSON NEWS : musichead Australia ::
^ Mengel, Noel (2007-03-21). "French rockers excel". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 2008-03-14. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

External links

[1] "Jackson Jackson Biography". EMI Music Australia. Retrieved 2008-03-14.

[2] O'Donohue, Danielle (2007-05-10). "Jackson Jackson strikes back". The Advertiser. Retrieved 2008-03-14. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[3] :: JACKSON JACKSON NEWS : musichead Australia ::

[4] Mengel, Noel (2007-03-21). "French rockers excel". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 2008-03-14. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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 ==References==

v t e The Cat Empire
Felix Riebl Ollie McGill Grace Barbé Daniel Farrugia Neda Rahmani Ryan Monro Harry James Angus Will Hull Brown Jamshid "DJ Jumps" Khadiwala
Studio albums	The Cat Empire Two Shoes Cities So Many Nights Cinema Steal the Light Rising with the Sun Stolen Diamonds Where the Angels Fall
Live albums	The Sun On the Attack Live on Earth
Singles	"Hello" "Days Like These" "The Chariot" "Sly" "The Car Song" "Two Shoes" "No Longer There" "So Many Nights"
Lists	Discography Songs
Related articles	Jackson Jackson The Conglomerate 2006 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
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