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Jackson Moon

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Born and raised in Melbourne Australia, Jackson Moon's musical journey began early. His first performances included stints with Moonshine and later in Bullitz. Moon then spent 7 years performing with 50's Rock'n'Roll band Tina & The Tornadoes, during the unexpected, but welcome 50's Rock'n'Roll revival of the 80's. The Tornadoes shared the same bill as his early Rock'n'Roll idols and the experience would influence his future direction. He began producing recordings and demo's for artists in his new studio.

During the 90's, Moon expanded his studio, performed solo and in Axe & Sax, with notable Saxophone player Lachlan Wilson. Axe & Sax evolved into 'Over The Moon', which featured power vocalist (and Jackson's partner) Anita Moon, saxophone player (and now successful fim scorer) Dale Cornelius and included ex Bullitz cohorts Greg Goris and John Cotroneo. Over The Moon morphed into The Anita Moon Band, and enjoyed considerable success with regular performances at Melbourne's Crown Casino entertainment centre where Jackson also performed with the Tom Jones tribute show and Countdown.

It was in this time that Jackson created side project 'The Fabulous Casino Brothers' with good mate Anthony Hope. The band's sole was mission was to have a good time and to fill occasional gaps between Over The Moon gigs. Though unexpected, the Fabulous Casino Brothers ignited, and with a respectable selling CD enjoyed two successful years.

Moon however, was unsettled. He wanted to learn more about his chosen instrument and meet and learn from other guitarists. It was around this time that Richard Doctors, an established blues and rock guitarist met Jackson through a business venture. Doctors. a passionate player, ignited the fire, forcing Moon to be more accountable as a player. Doctor's is still one of Moon's greatest influences. Jackson's good friend Vinnie J (Sammy) was also a major influence. Vinnie, a talented Jazz and Rock player pushed Moon into unknown territory. The experience paid dividends and Moon is eternally grateful for their input and friendship.

In 2001, Jackson teamed up with fellow guitarist Richard Doctors in rhythm & blues band 'FunKool'. FunKool allowed Moon and Doctors to cut loose on their instruments and created a strong friendship between the two guitarists. Richard Doctors eventually recorded his brilliant debut CD 'Blink', where Jackson contributed electric and slide guitar to 'Albatross'.

In between 2002 and 2007, Jackson concentrated on the business side of music until a chance meeting with fellow guitarist Mark Tonelli saw Moon return to recording. The result is the 2008 release ' ... Never Heard of Him', a collection of 50's of 60's Rock'n'Roll songs from Jackson's grass roots influences. The recording allowed Moon to combine his years of performing, producing, sound enginerring, music/vocal arranging and his love of guitars to create a positive and personal statement.