Jesus Jones

Jesus Jones
Jesus Jones performing in 2011
Jesus Jones performing in 2011
Background information
OriginBradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England
Genres
Years active1988–present
Labels
Members
  • Mike Edwards
  • Jerry De Borg
  • Al Doughty
  • Iain Baker
  • Gen (Simon Matthews)
Past membersTony Arthy
Websitewww.jesusjones.com

Jesus Jones are a British alternative rock band from Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire, formed in late 1988, who continue to record and perform, as of 2024.[5][6] Their track "Right Here, Right Now" was an international hit, and was subsequently globally licensed for promotional and advertising campaigns. The single was also nominated for a Grammy award at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards in 1991, as was its album, Doubt.[7] They also achieved chart success with the songs "Real Real Real", "International Bright Young Thing" and "Info Freako".

  1. ^ Raggett, Ned (3 October 2011). "Right There, Right Then: Jesus Jones' Alternative History of 1991". PopMatters. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  2. ^ Greene, Jo-Ann. "Jesus Jones - Live at the Marquee". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  3. ^ "The Year In Music". Spin. 9 (9). December 1991.
  4. ^ Thornton, Tim (2009). The Alternative Hero. Knopf Doubleday. p. 181. ISBN 978-0307272362.
  5. ^ Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. p. 504. ISBN 1-84195-017-3.
  6. ^ "Jesus Jones: Tour Dates". Jesus Jones. 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Jesus Jones". GRAMMY.com. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.