Celebrating obscure 1970s bands: Press cuttings for Jackson Heights, Lee Jackson and Refugee

[editor]

This is definitely one of my more extra-niche articles but I've always loved the band and thought I'd share the press cuttings I'd collected with anyone who might be remotely interested.



In praise of the 1970s obscure: Press cuttings for Jackson Heights, Lee Jackson and Refugee

 

[Mr Moose]

Nice song, nice vocal. Perfect accompaniment to watching 'This is Us'.

 

[Idris2002]

Were they folk-rock in a sort of Fairport Convention style?

E2A: Huh, no, it's more of a Laurel Canyon vibe. I could see myself listening to these guys, alright. Thank you, editor.

 

[editor]

Poor old Lee Jackson. Gets a taste of fame with the Nice and then Keith Emerson buggers off and leaves him in the lurch. He then self finances his own, spectacularly unsuccessful Jackson Heights band until another keyboard player comes along. His new band start to hit the headlines and then the keyboard player buggers off again...