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INTERVIEW: 80s hitmakers Johnny Hates Jazz visit Lancaster

Thursday, 12 September 2024 16:13

Johnny Hates Jazz performing at the Lancaster Grand. Photo credit: Joshua Brandwood

80s hitmakers Johnny Hates Jazz played a gig in Lancaster and beforehand Beyond Radio spoke to guitarist and original band member Mike Nocito.

Mike and lead singer Clark Datchler rermain part of the band as they tour more than 35 years after they scored a huge UK and US hit with 'Shattered Dreams' and their number one album 'Turn Back the Clock'.

Vanessa Ramsden and Greg Lambert spoke to Mike ahead of the band's gig at the Grand Theatre on September 5.

LISTEN to our interview with Mike Nocito.

Photos of the gig are by Joshua Brandwood

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