Greg Jordan Raw LP 1988 rare hard rock Australian Rose Tattoo NM

	A$		85
	$		54

Greg Jordan Raw LP 1988 rare hard rock Australian Rose Tattoo NM

Original Australian pressing on Maya Records. Ex-2JJJ copy

Greg Jordan, co-founder and main songwriter of 80's cult band the 'Asthmatics', began training his musical ear by playing the banjo at the age of thirteen. In 1983 he went on to join Angry Anderson and the legendary working class heroes of 'Rose Tattoo', where he mesmerized audiences Australia wide with his intoxicating slide guitar playing. He also made a mark with his song writing talents on their fourth album 'Southern Stars', leaving a quadruple contribution. Although acquiring a sound foundation, the search for his own identity led to the demise of his commitment to the band, and the formation of Sydney funk institution 'Paris Green' in 1985. This setting facilitated the cultivation of his own blend of protest pop poetry, melodic guitar harmonizations and rhythm & blues.

A new found genre led to the release of the 'Raw' solo album in 1988, which incidentally was composed and recorded in several days, a stylistic signature of his spontaneous artistry. The early 90s progressed with new directions and a tour of UK jazz clubs with saxophonist Louise Elliot, enunciating his 'no rules' approach. He later founded experimental trio 'Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy' which featured works of Australian poets over jazz-metal soundscapes. Then in 1996 his dream took a new turn when he joined the 'Hooligans', an original outfit performing music based around Celtic folk-rock routes. This metamorphose came about as a natural progression, as it was merely a call of his traditional Irish ancestry, and a return to the kind of free spirited music that initially inspired him to be a musician.

The 'Hooligans' have a debut album out that includes Greg on vocals, acoustic, electric and slide guitar; and features Ben Flood on vocals, tin whistle, banjo, mandola, fiddle and guitar; Linzee Prior on vocals, bodhran and bass; and Quentin Lydall on vocals, bass, mandolin and tambourine. In late April they depart for a world tour that will see them perform in New Zealand, Singapore, London, Dublin and Scotland, with a view to a later invasion of the European continent. Greg is also currently working on a solo project that will feature his fretted skills, as well as the musicianship of various muti-cultural improvisers. Greg Jordan is a talent unearthed, a guitar virtuoso with incredible invention, and no doubt one of the most innovative and interesting guitarists in Australia today.

Greg is also the founder of Metal health:

Metal Health is an organisation founded by ex Rose Tattoo guitarist Greg Jordan, to share information around mental health, with links to support and info for metal heads and hard rock music fans all over the world. As well as being a working musician, Greg is a part time community mental health outreach worker in Melbourne, Australia.

Metal Health’s purpose is to break down the stigma often surrounding people living with a mental health issue(s), and encourage open discussion, start conversations, and keep those conversations going. I want every metal and hard rock band on the planet to have a link to this site. This is about those of us who are strong enough, and able to, looking after our families, communities, and fans.

Side One:

Spanish Grunge

Housewife’s Faith

Sweat

Raise Your Head

Side Two:

Collide

Killing Fields

I Beg Your Pardon

Delicatessen Dress

Alfie

CONDITION:

SLEEVE: VG+  Ex Radio copy 2 JJJ, stickers, writing & shelf wear

RECORD: NM  Clean labels