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Class Showing by Jackson the Man

Description: This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 27th April 1983.

"Joe Jackson exudes class. With his hair swept back, pale complexion, and the loose fitting trousers which cover his lean frame, Jackson looks like something from the 1930s and 1940s. He claims he is not a rock star, but most of the 3500 or so fans who saw his 150-minute show in the Sports Stadium on Saturday night would disagree.

Jackson and his five band members appeared totally relaxed from the time they appeared on stage. Jackson's band must be one of the few around not featuring a guitarist and what a pleasure it is not to be blitzed by searing solos for a change.

Everything about the Joe Jackson band was laid back. The entire concert was more reminiscent of an intimate lounge bar show that a performance before several thousand people. If Jackson exuded class, so too did his five-piece band, four of whom appeared on his Night and Day album.

Jackson described bassist Graham Maby as the best in the world. After listening and watching him perform, I'm prepared to believe him.

[The full article can be read on the newspaper microfilm held at the City Library.]

[Pictured] Joe Jackson ... giving his all in a faultless display of musicianship."