The Jags, a
mod revival fueled
new wave/
power pop band, was formed in 1978 by the Yorkshire-based songwriting team of Nick Watkinson (vocals) and John Alder (guitar), with Steve Prudence (bass) and Alex Baird (drums). In July 1978, they signed to Island Records and released a promising four-track EP. Their 1980 debut LP, '
Evening Standards', included a highly derivative though memorable single called "
Back of My Hand", which had reached the U.K. Top 40 the previous fall. Breaking through into the
rock mainstream in a big way, the band seemed set for success, even…
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