John Wardle, who is better known as Jah Wobble, was born in London in 1958 and grew up listening to reggae, dub, and punk music. He went to Kingsway College before starting his music career under his stage name. He released his first experimental solo works in 1980, influenced by Public Image Ltd. and African rhythms. He became known for his deep basslines and projects that mixed different styles, which would define his varied career.
In the late 1970s, Jah Wobble became famous with Public Image Ltd. for his work on important albums like Metal Box (1979). He worked with Holger Czukay and Sinead O'Connor on his first solo album, The Legend Lives On, which came out in 1982. His performances at the Glastonbury Festival in 1983 and the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1985, as well as his many UK chart hits, made him a pioneer bassist and world music innovator.
Jah Wobble still tours the world today, playing hits like "Visions of You" and "Snake Charmer" live, mixing dub, jazz, and electronic sounds. His 2022 album Heaven and Earth topped niche charts and got a lot of praise for its experimental beats. Fans love his shows, which have hypnotic basslines that draw you in. Buy your Jah Wobble tickets on Yadara now and see decades of musical greatness live.