22 Facts About Clark Datchler

Clark Wynford Datchler was born on 27 March 1964 and is an English singer-songwriter and record producer.

Clark Datchler first rose to fame in 1987 as the lead singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist in the pop band Johnny Hates Jazz.

Clark Datchler went on to be produced by Rusty Egan of electronic pioneers Visage, recording at Trident Studios in London.

Clark Datchler subsequently released the singles "I Don't Want You" and "Things Can't Get Any Worse".

Clark Datchler became a member of Johnny Hates Jazz alongside production team Calvin Hayes and Mike Nocito in 1986.

However, as soon as Clark Datchler began to write the songs for the band, a showcase was held at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club where the group performed in front of several record labels.

Clark Datchler wrote most of the songs on this album, including all of the band's hits.

Clark Datchler left Johnny Hates Jazz in 1988 at the height of his fame.

Clark Datchler moved to Amsterdam and began work on a solo album called Raindance.

In 1991, Clark Datchler went back into the studio to record some tracks with Rupert Hine, producer of Tina Turner, the Fixx and Howard Jones.

However, when the relationship between Virgin Records and Clark Datchler deteriorated further, he left the label.

Around this time, Clark Datchler released a remixed version of "The Last Emotion" under the name Medicine Wheel.

Clark Datchler began to experiment with combining world and folk instruments with contemporary instruments and modern grooves.

Clark Datchler became a Green Party member, and focused his songwriting skills on social issues that concerned him.

In 1998, Clark Datchler signed a music publishing deal with BMG Music.

Clark Datchler played many of the instruments on the album as well as producing, engineering and mixing.

Clark Datchler invited several notable musicians to record with him, including Phil Gould, David Rhodes, James McNally, Hugh Marsh, Phil Beer and Joji Hirota.

Clark Datchler recorded much of the 12-track album in a state-of-the-art studio powered by solar energy.

Clark Datchler signed a music publishing deal with Stage Three Music, part of BMG Rights Management.

Clark Datchler rejoined Johnny Hates Jazz in late 2009, and in 2010 they played live shows in Europe and Southeast Asia.

Clark Datchler subsequently started working with Mike Nocito on the Johnny Hates Jazz album, Magnetized, which was published in 2013, followed by a few live concerts in 2014.

Clark Datchler released the charity single "Shattered Dreams of Ukraine" on digital platforms in November 2022 in support of Poland Welcomes.