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Jim Desmond

2008-08-03T20:01:27Z

Huckdog:

Jim Desmond, the gruff vocalist credited by the [[New York Times]] [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F05E2DA153DF935A25755C0A96E958260] with inventing the Poetry Slam concept, performed as front man for the hard-rocking quintet in the early eighties. The band, featuring guitarists Craig Williams and Jeff Czech, bassist Derek Brand and drummer Jeff Thomas, played Tuts, Gaspars and Waves.

[[Category: Bands]]

Jim Desmond

2008-08-03T19:59:11Z

Huckdog:

The Odd

2008-07-29T06:56:23Z

Huckdog:

[[Image: Odd-299.jpg|right|thumb|299px| The Odd in 1981, clockwise left to right: Bruce Barrett, Hugh Hart, Jo Dare, John Forrest, Ed Breckenfeld.]]

Singer-songwriter [http://www.hughhart.com]Hugh Hart formed '''the ODD''' in [[1980]] with guitarist Bruce Barrett, soon joined by drummer [http://www.edbreckenfeld.com]Ed Breckenfeld, bassist John Forrest, and singer-guitarist Jo Jackson.

WLUP picked the band's frenetic dance number "Lean To" for the 1980 "Chicago Rocks" compilation album. Over the next two years, the ODD headlined at [[Tuts]], [[Gaspars]] and [[Waves]].

The band opened for the Talking Heads at the [[Aragon]] and performed its punk-powered pop songs throughout the Midwest with groups like [[BB Spin]], Desmond, Clox, the [[Swingers]], [[Bohemia]], [[Tutu and the Pirates]] and [[Immune System]].

Early in [[1982]], guitarist Mike Morgan, singer Tere Devenport and drummer Chuck Schwartz replaced Breckenfeld and Jackson. The ODD broke up in [[1983]].

Hart then signed a publishing deal with Island Music and fronted the Magnificent Seven featuring Mark Messing, John Ovnik, Rob Williams. In 1995, he put together Wedge with J.D. Dragus, Jeff Thomas and Harrison Robinson. The self-titled "Wedge" CD was released by SlipDisc Records in [[1996]].

Breckenfeld joined the Insiders and played with the Kathy Richardson Band.

Changing her name to Jo Dare, Jackson recorded a duet with Queen's Freddy Mercury after leaving the ODD and eventually moved back to her home state, Texas, where she continues to perform.

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:New Wave]]
[[Category:1980s]]

The Odd

2008-07-29T03:40:28Z

Huckdog:

[[Image: Odd-299.jpg|right|thumb|299px| The Odd in 1981, clockwise left to right: Bruce Barrett, Hugh Hart, Jo Dare, John Forrest, Ed Breckenfeld.]]

Singer-songwriter [http://www.hughhart.com]Hugh Hart formed '''the ODD''' in [[1980]] with drummer [http://www.edbreckenfeld.com]Ed Breckenfeld, guitarist Bruce Barrett, bassist John Forrest, and singer-guitarist Jo Jackson.

WLUP picked the band's frenetic dance number "Lean To" for the 1980 "Chicago Rocks" compilation album. Over the next two years, the ODD headlined at [[Tuts]], [[Gaspars]] and [[Waves]].

The band opened for the Talking Heads at the [[Aragon]] and performed its punk-powered pop songs throughout the Midwest with groups like [[BB Spin]], Desmond, Clox, the [[Swingers]], [[Bohemia]], [[Tutu and the Pirates]] and [[Immune System]].

After a personnel shake-up - - guitarist Mike Morgan, singer Tere Devenport and drummer Chuck Schwartz joined the band to replace Breckenfeld and Jackson - - the ODD broke up in [[1983]].

Hart then signed a publishing deal with Island Music and fronted the Magnificent Seven featuring Mark Messing, John Ovnik, Rob Williams. In 1995, Hart put together Wedge, with J.D. Dragus, Jeff Thomas and Harrison Robinson. The self-titled "Wedge" CD was by SlipDisc Records in [[1996]].

Breckenfeld joined the Insiders and played with the Kathy Richardson Band.

Changing her name to Jo Dare, Jackson recorded a duet with Queen's Freddy Mercury after leaving the ODD and eventually moved back to her home state, Texas, where she continues to perform.

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:New Wave]]
[[Category:1980s]]

File:Odd-299.jpg

2008-07-29T01:34:41Z

Huckdog: The Odd, 1981

The Odd, 1981

The Odd

2008-07-27T04:02:13Z

Huckdog:

Singer-songwriter [http://www.hughhart.com]Hugh Hart formed the ODD in 1980 with drummer [http://www.edbreckenfeld.com]Ed Breckenfeld, guitarist Bruce Barrett, bassist John Forrest, and singer-guitarist Jo Jackson.

WLUP picked the band's frenetic dance number "Lean To" for the 1980 "Chicago Rocks" compilation album. Over the next two years, the ODD headlined at Tuts, Gaspars and Waves.

The band opened for the Talking Heads at the Aragon and performed its punk-powered pop songs throughout the midwest with groups like [[BB Spin]], Desmond, Clox, the [[Swingers]], [[Bohemia]], [[Tutu and the Pirates]] and [[Immune System]].

After a personnel shake-up - - guitarist Mike Morgan, singer Tere Devenport and drummer Chuck Schwartz joined the band to replace Breckenfeld and Jackson - - the ODD broke up in 1983.

Hart then signed a publishing deal with Island Music and fronted the Magnificent Seven featuring Mark Messing, John Ovnik, Rob Williams. In 1995, Hart put together Wedge, with J.D. Dragus, Jeff Thomas and Harrison Robinson. The self-titled "Wedge" CD was by SlipDisc Records in 1996.

Breckenfeld joined the Insiders and played with the Kathy Richardson Band.

Changing her name to Jo Dare, Jackson recorded a duet with Queen's Freddy Mercury after leaving the ODD and eventually moved back to her home state, Texas, where she continues to perform.

The Odd

2008-07-26T04:42:14Z

Huckdog:

Singer-songwriter [http://www.hughhart.com]Hugh Hart formed the ODD in 1980 with drummer [http://www.edbreckenfeld.com]Ed Breckenfeld, guitarist Bruce Barrett, bassist John Forrest, and singer-guitarist Jo Jackson.

WLUP picked the band's frenetic dance number "Lean To" for the 1980 "Chicago Rocks" compilation album. Over the next two years, the ODD headlined at Tuts, Gaspars and Waves.

The band opened for the Talking Heads at the Aragon and performed its punk-powered pop songs throughout the midwest with groups like B.B. Spin, Desmond, Clox and the Swingers.

After a personnel shake-up - - guitarist Mike Morgan, singer Tere Devenport and drummer Chuck Schwartz joined the band to replace Breckenfeld and Jackson - - the ODD broke up in 1983.

Hart then signed a publishing deal with Island Music and fronted the Magnificent Seven featuring Mark Messing, John Ovnik, Rob Williams. In 1995, Hart put together Wedge, with J.D. Dragus, Jeff Thomas and Harrison Robinson. The self-titled "Wedge" CD was by SlipDisc Records in 1996.

Breckenfeld joined the Insiders and played with the Kathy Richardson Band.

Changing her name to Jo Dare, Jackson recorded a duet with Queen's Freddy Mercury after leaving the ODD and eventually moved back to her home state, Texas, where she continues to perform.

The Odd

2008-07-26T04:29:58Z

Huckdog:

The Odd

2008-07-26T04:29:06Z

Huckdog:

Singer-songwriter [http://www.hughhart.com]Hugh Hart formed the ODD in 1980 with drummer [http://www.edbrecenfeld.com]Ed Breckenfeld, guitarist Bruce Barrett, bassist John Forrest, and singer-guitarist Jo Jackson.

WLUP picked the band's frenetic dance number "Lean To" for the 1980 "Chicago Rocks" compilation album. Over the next two years, the ODD headlined at Tuts, Gaspars and Waves.

The Odd

2008-07-26T04:21:38Z

Huckdog:

Singer-songwriter Hugh Hart formed the ODD in 1980 with drummer Ed Breckenfeld, guitarist Bruce Barrett, bassist John Forrest, and singer-guitarist Jo Jackson.

WLUP picked the band's frenetic dance number "Lean To" for the 1980 "Chicago Rocks" compilation album. Over the next two years, the ODD headlined at Tuts, Gaspars and Waves.

The Odd

2008-07-26T02:23:54Z

Huckdog: Hugh Hart formed the ODD in 1980. The band played Tuts, Gaspars and Waves.

Singer-songwriter Hugh Hart
formed the ODD in 1980 with drummer Ed Breckenfeld, guitarist Bruce Barrett, bassist John Forrest, and singer-guitarist Jo Jackson.

WLUP picked the band's frenetic dance number "Lean To" for the 1980 "Chicago Rocks" compilation album. Over the next two years, the ODD headlined at Tuts, Gaspars and Waves.