Jackie Lomax facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jackie Lomax
Billboard ad, 1969.
Background information
Birth name	John Richard Lomax
Born	(1944-05-10)10 May 1944 Wallasey, Cheshire, England
Died	15 September 2013(2013-09-15) (aged 69) Wirral, England
Genres	Rock
Occupation(s)	Musician singer songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Years active	1968–2013
Labels	Apple, Capitol, Warner Bros.

John Richard Lomax (born May 10, 1944 – died September 15, 2013) was an English musician. He was a talented guitarist and singer-songwriter. Jackie Lomax is best known for working with George Harrison from The Beatles. George Harrison helped produce Jackie's music for The Beatles' own record company, Apple Records, in the late 1960s.

Jackie Lomax was born in 1944 in a place called Wallasey, England. He was part of several bands during his career. These included The Undertakers, The Lomax Alliance, Heavy Jelly, and Badger. He also had the chance to work with many famous musicians. Some of these stars were Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Leon Russell.

Jackie Lomax's Music Career

Early Days: 1962–1970

In 1962, Jackie Lomax joined a band called The Undertakers. They were a popular "Merseybeat" band, like The Beatles. They played in local clubs and even traveled to Hamburg, Germany. In Hamburg, they got a record deal.

The Undertakers released four songs, but only one became a small hit in the UK. It was called "Just a Little Bit" in 1964. After this, the band decided to try their luck in the United States.

Jackie spent two years in the US with The Undertakers and other groups. In 1967, Brian Epstein, who managed The Beatles, brought Jackie's new band, The Lomax Alliance, back to the UK. They performed in London and signed with CBS Records. They recorded many songs, but an album was never released.

After Brian Epstein passed away, The Beatles' new company, Apple Records, took over Jackie's music career. George Harrison from The Beatles started helping produce Jackie's songs. In 1968, Jackie released his first song on Apple, called "Sour Milk Sea". George Harrison wrote this song. Even with three-quarters of The Beatles and Eric Clapton playing on it, the song was not a big hit.

Jackie and George Harrison then recorded the album Is This What You Want? in Los Angeles. Other famous musicians helped too. But the album, released in 1969, also did not become very popular. Jackie released one more song with Apple, a cover of "How the Web Was Woven". By 1970, The Beatles broke up, which left many artists on Apple Records unsure about their future.

New Bands and Albums: 1970–1977

After leaving Apple Records, Jackie Lomax joined a band called Heavy Jelly. They recorded an album of Jackie's songs. However, this album was only released for special purposes and not sold to the public at first. This was due to some old agreements with Apple Records. The band toured for a while but eventually broke up. Later, in 2014, the Heavy Jelly album was finally released for everyone to buy.

In 1971, Jackie moved back to the US. He lived in Woodstock, New York. He signed with Warner Bros. Records. He worked with some musicians from his old bands, The Lomax Alliance and The Undertakers. They recorded two more albums, Home is in My Head and Three. Sadly, these albums also did not sell well.

Feeling disappointed, Jackie returned to the UK in 1973. He joined a band called Badger. This band was known for progressive rock music. Jackie helped change their style to R&B and soul music. Badger released one album with Jackie, called White Lady.

Jackie then went back to the US to continue his solo music. He signed with Capitol Records in 1975. He released two albums with them: Livin' for Lovin' and Did You Ever Have That Feeling?. He left Capitol Records in 1977.

Later Years: 1978–2013

The 1980s were a quieter time for Jackie Lomax. He played guitar and sang background vocals for other artists. He also briefly played with a group called The Tea Bags in Los Angeles. Many famous musicians were part of this group at different times.

In the 1990s, Jackie played with other British artists on the West Coast of America. He also toured as the bassist for famous groups like The Drifters and The Coasters. He often played live in California with different musicians.

In 1990, Jackie recorded a song called "Devil Eyes" for an album called True Voices. Many other artists also sang on this album.

Final Years and Legacy: 2001–2013

In 2001, Jackie Lomax finished recording his first solo album since 1977. It was called The Ballad of Liverpool Slim. He continued to perform in the US. In 2003, he returned to The Cavern in Liverpool, England. This was the club where his music career had started over 40 years before. He visited Liverpool many times to play music.

A famous singer named Percy Sledge included Jackie's song, "Fall Inside Your Eyes," on his 2004 album. In his last few years, Jackie often visited a music club in Liverpool called Parrjazz. His music was always loved by the audience there.

On April 13, 2012, Jackie played at a special event. It was the 50th Anniversary of the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany. He performed with the Star Club All-Star-Band and also with his old band, The Undertakers.

Jackie Lomax lived in Ojai, California, in the United States, with his wife. On September 15, 2013, he passed away from cancer. He was staying in England for his daughter's wedding at the time.

In 2019, one of Jackie's songs, "New Day," was used in a TV commercial for cricket sports. An Irish singer named Lyra made a new version of the song for the ad. Her version was also used in a commercial for a Dutch bike company in 2020.

Jackie Lomax's Recordings

• The Undertakers Unearthed (1963–65)
• The Lomax Alliance and CBS Recordings (1966–1967)
• Is This What You Want? (1969) - This album reached No. 145 in the US.
• Heavy Jelly (1970)
• Home Is in My Head (1971)
• Three (1972)
• Livin' For Lovin' (1976)
• Did You Ever Have That Feeling? (1977)
• True Voices (Various Artists) (1991)
• The Ballad of Liverpool Slim (2001 & 2004)
• The Ballad of Liverpool Slim...and Others (Angel Air Records)
• Against All Odds (Angel Air Records) (2014)

Badger Albums

• White Lady – This album was made with Tony Kaye, who used to be in the band Yes.