Jakko Jakszyk

Jakko Jakszyk
Jakszyk in 2014
Jakszyk in 2014
Background information
Birth nameMichael Lee Curran
Also known as
  • Jakko
  • Jakko M. Jakszyk
Born (1958-06-08) 8 June 1958 (age 66)
OriginArchway, London, England, United Kingdom
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
  • actor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
  • flute
Years active1976–present
Labels
Formerly of
Websitejakko.com

Michael "Jakko" Jakszyk (/ˈdʒæk.tʃɪk/ JAK-chik,[1] born Michael Lee Curran, 8 June 1958)[2][3][4] is an English musician, record producer, and actor. He has released several solo albums as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as lead singer and second guitarist of King Crimson from 2013 to 2021 succeeding Adrian Belew in the role.[5] His work has been variously credited to "Jakko", "Jakko Jakszyk", and "Jakko M. Jakszyk".

Before joining King Crimson, he led bands for over thirty years, including 64 Spoons, Dizrhythmia, 21st Century Schizoid Band, Jakszyk Fripp Collins, and Rapid Eye Movement. He was a member of Level 42, the Lodge, and the Tangent and has collaborated with Tom Robinson, Peter Blegvad, Danny Thompson, Gavin Harrison, Warren Harry, Pandit Dinesh, and Dave Stewart. Jakszyk has also worked as a session musician and soundtrack producer.

  1. ^ "Jakko Jakszyk". DGM Live. 21 September 2016. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  2. ^ "MICHAEL 'JAKKO' JAKSZYK: The Road to Ballina". Soundonsound.com. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Level 42/Mark King Web Site - Jakko Jakszyk Biography". Level42.150m.com. 8 June 1958. Archived from the original on 10 October 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Jakko M. Jakszyk". Calyx.perso.neuf.fr. 8 June 1958. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  5. ^ Kielty, Martin (29 April 2022). "Gavin Harrison Says He's Unsure if King Crimson Is Finished". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 25 June 2022.