Johnny Hates Jazz are pop rock group which formed in 1986 in London, England. They had a succession of worldwide hits in the late 80's including "Shattered Dreams", "I Don't Want To Be A Hero", "Turn Back The Clock" and "Heart Of Gold". Their debut album "Turn Back The Clock" shot straight to #1 in the UK album charts and went double platinum. "Shattered Dreams", which reached #2 in the US and Japan, has now been played more than 3.2 million times on US radio alone. ...show more

Johnny Hates Jazz are pop rock group which formed in 1986 in London, England. They had a succession of worldwide hits in the late 80's including "Shattered Dreams", "I Don't Want To Be A Hero", "Turn Back The Clock" and "Heart Of Gold". Their debut album "Turn Back The Clock" shot straight to #1 in the UK album charts and went double platinum. "Shattered Dreams", which reached #2 in the US and Japan, has now been played more than 3.2 million times on US radio alone.

The band split in 1992 and reformed in 2009 Original members Clark Datchler and Mike Nocito are now recording a new Johnny Hates Jazz album, with an EP release planned for the Autumn 2011. A worldwide tour is being planned for 2012.. ...show less