Jesus Jones

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 2025.

Incorporating elements of electronic music styles such as house and techno to an indie rock format, along with fellow British groups such as The Shamen, Pop Will Eat Itself and EMF, Jesus Jones were one of the leading purveyors of the early 1990s alternative dance scene.

The name of the band came about when they realised that they were three "Joneses" sitting on a beach in Spain surrounded by people called Jesus.

Back in London they advertised in the music press for a guitarist, and Jerry De Borg joined the band.

Edwards had recently met Iain Baker in a pub in North London, they had got talking as they recognised each other as skateboarders, due to their footwear.

They achieved initial critical acclaim with their 1989 album Liquidizer, and in particular, the single "Info Freako", which featured buzzing rock guitars with samples and a hip-hop sensibility, relatively new at the time.

[11] In April 1991, the British music magazine NME reported that their US tour had sold out before Jesus Jones arrived in the country.

[13] After the release of the Perverse album, Jesus Jones took an extended hiatus and did not return to the recording studio until December 1996.

They released their fourth album, titled Already, in 1997 after which Jesus Jones and their record label EMI parted company.

EMI issued Never Enough: the Best of Jesus Jones, a greatest hits compilation album whilst the band moved from the North American-only Mi5 to the newly established Mi5 Recordings UK.

A cover of the song was also recorded by New Zealand band The Feelers to use in advertising for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

In addition to the original album's tracks the reissues feature radio sessions, long-deleted b-sides, rare remixes and alternate versions.

Having been with the band for 13 years, Arthy had replaced original drummer Simon "Gen" Matthews who had left after the rocky completion of Already.

Mike Edwards performs with Jesus Jones at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, NJ on April 6, 2024.