Mad Jack

For over 22 years, MAD JACK was synonymous with barn-burning rock ‘n’ roll. Formed in 1983, MAD JACK’s outlaw stance, confessional lyricism, and roughhewn musicality quickly distinguished them from the competition… and earned them a solid reputation as a “people’s band.”
In 1984, MAD JACK released its debut album “Straight Up,” which featured the blistering self-penned guitar anthem “Hangin’ Tree.” By 1985, MAD JACK was playing to packed houses and sharing the stage with national recording artists MOLLY HATCHET and the OUTLAWS.
1986 saw the release of MAD JACK’S follow-up, “Down The Road.” More high profile shows followed, this time in support of the MARSHALL TUCKER BAND, DUKE ROBILLARD and BLACKFOOT. Road trips, late nights, and hard living seemed to agree with MAD JACK, who literally worked non-stop throughout the next three years.
In 1989, three of MAD JACK’S four members joined the legendary British blues band SAVOY BROWN. During their tenure with SAVOY, the members of MAD JACK recorded no less than four albums, including “Make Me Sweat,” “Kings Of Boogie,” “Live And Kickin’,” and “Let It Ride.” They also toured extensively, playing shows with JOHNNY WINTER, GREGG ALLMAN, JOHN LEE HOOKER and HUMBLE PIE among others.
MAD JACK reunited in 1992. Now seasoned by years of roadwork, the band was tighter and more focused than ever, and their original songs exuded a new level of confidence and maturity, as evidenced by 1994’s offering, “On The Run.”
MAD JACK released their fourth album in June of 2005. Simply titled “Mad Jack,” the new disc showcased the band’s growth as songwriters, as well as their ability to draw from a myriad of stylistic influences, including rock, blues, jazz, country, and folk.
In 2006 MAD JACK disbanded as Lou Kaplan, Mike Shaw, and Al Macomber splintered off to form the acoustic blues trio KAPLAN-SHAW. KAPLAN-SHAW’S debut CD "No Stranger To The Blues" was released in February 2007. For more information on KAPLAN-SHAW, click on the link below...
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