Jakko Jakszyk

UK guitarist, singer and songwriter

Born: 8 June 1958
London
Country: United Kingdom
Active: 1976–
Record labels: Discipline Global Mobile, Chiswick Records
Discography: 10 albums

Biography

Jakko Jakszyk is a jazz musician who plays guitar. Jakko Jakszyk was born on 8 June 1958 in London. The music is usually filed under pop music. Record labels: Discipline Global Mobile and Chiswick Records. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Silesia” (1982) to “Son Of Glen” (2025).

Michael "Jakko" Jakszyk ( JAK-chik, born Michael Lee Curran, 8 June 1958) is an English musician, record producer, and actor. He has released several solo albums as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as lead singer and second guitarist of King Crimson since 2013 succeeding Adrian Belew in the role. His work has been variously credited to "Jakko", "Jakko Jakszyk", and "Jakko M. Jakszyk". Before joining King Crimson, he led bands for over thirty years, including 64 Spoons, Dizrhythmia, 21st Century Schizoid Band, Jakszyk Fripp Collins, and Rapid Eye Movement. He was a member of Level 42, the Lodge, and the Tangent and has collaborated with Tom Robinson, Peter Blegvad, Danny Thompson, Gavin Harrison, Warren Harry, Pandit Dinesh, and Dave Stewart. Jakszyk has also worked as a session musician and soundtrack producer.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Silesia 1982

We Never Had It So Good 1990

Kingdom of Dust 1994

Mustard Gas and Roses 1994

Blood Brother 1997

The Bruised Romantic Glee Club 2006

Waves Sweep the Sand 2009

A Scarcity of Miracles 2011 · Inner Knot

Secrets & Lies 2020

Son Of Glen 2025

Also plays on

Albums where Jakko Jakszyk is credited as a sideman

2009

Live at Coventry Cathedral — Travis & Fripp

mix

Listen on Spotify

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Jakko Jakszyk play?

Jakko Jakszyk is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Jakko Jakszyk born?

Jakko Jakszyk was born 8 June 1958 in London.

What are Jakko Jakszyk's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include A Scarcity of Miracles (2011), Silesia (1982), We Never Had It So Good (1990), Kingdom of Dust (1994) and Mustard Gas and Roses (1994).

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