Johnny Hates Jazz

Johnny Hates Jazz, comprising Clark Datchler (songwriting,vocals, keyboards) and Mike Nocito (production, engineering,bass guitar), achieved prominence in the late 1980s with astring of hits, the most well-known being "Shattered Dreams".Released in March 1987, the song reached top 5 in the UK,mainland Europe, Asia, and secured the second position inJapan. This was followed by global successes like the anti-waranthem "I Don't Want To Be A Hero," "Turn Back The Clock"(featuring Kim Wilde), "Heart Of Gold" and "Don't Say It'sLove." In 1988, "Shattered Dreams" reached number 2 on theUS Billboard chart and topped the US Adult Contemporary

chart. That same year, the album "Turn Back The Clock"entered the UK charts at number 1, selling over four millioncopies and achieving triple-platinum status.