Back in the late ‘60s, when basketball player Lucious Jackson, better known as “Luscious Jackson,” was playing basketball for the Philadelphia 76ers, three women, who would later take on his namesake in music were born -- Jill Cunniff, Gabby Glaser and Kate Schellenbach.
Cunniff and Glaser gave birth to Luscious Jackson in 1991, which was for the most part, an extremely event packed year for them. Not only did they produce their own demo from tip money saved, but also, later that year, they became the first group to be signed to the Beastie Boys’ label, Grand Royal. Despite all of that, they managed to play their first live performance, as the opening act for the Beastie Boys and Cypress Hill.
In 1992, Luscious Jackson released their first album, In Search of Manny, which contained three of the demo tracks. They followed with Natural Ingredients in 1994, which contained the song, “Here.” “Here” became part of the “Clueless” soundtrack in 1995, which was the first major mainstream breakthrough for Luscious Jackson in America.
Luscious Jackson released their third CD, Fever In Fever Out in 1996, Fever In Fever Out contained perhaps their most famous song thus far, “Naked Eye.” The song excelled in the charts, and eventually broke into the top 40. With the help of “Naked Eye,” Fever In Fever Out went gold. Due to the success of Fever In Fever Out, Luscious Jackson did an ad for the GAP, which was voted the most popular TV ad of 1997. And how were they paid for this ad? In GAP gift certificates, of course.
Luscious Jackson have played many shows in their careers, and every one that I have had the pleasure of attending has been amazing. They have performed headlining tours with great opening acts such as Chibo Matto and have even opened for REM. They performed at the Lilith Fair this past year, and for the past two years, have been one of the numerous bands to play at the Tibetan Freedom Concert.
In 1999-2000, Luscious Jackson released their fourth LP, Electric Honey, a catchy blend of urban and pop music. Throughout 1999, they headlined tours in support of Electric Honey. They are currently opening for Smash Mouth on the Yahoo: Out Loud Tour, which will arrive in Chicago, at the Aragon Ballroom on Feb. 20.
The Columbia Chronicle and EMI Music invite you to enter and win two tickets to see Luscious Jackson and Smashmouth at the Aragon Ballroom on Sunday, Feb. 20th, as well as win Luscious Jackson's latest CD, Electric Honey, and a Luscious Jackson poster. To enter, just fill out the following questionaire. Winners will be notified at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17th by phone and email and will pick up their prize the following day at the Columbia Chornicle Office, 623 S. Wabash Suite 205.
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