The Original GENE LOVES JEZEBEL lineup is, thank goodness, back in business here in the U.S. as was evident at their much-anticipated premiere show at Safari Sam’s in Hollywood last night kicking off their short stint here on the West Coast. From the first electrifying note of “Twenty Killer Hurts” to their mega hit “Desire” and everything in between (“Jealous”, “Josephina”, “Gorgeous” and many more), the original band was nothing short of spectacular.
Astonishing front man, singer, songwriter and founder JAY ASTON mesmerized his loyal fans throughout the entire show. Rounding out the original line up were James Stevenson and Peter Rizzo along with the band’s good friend Robert Adams (filling in for drummer Chris Bell who is temporarily out for a happy personal occasion).
Famous for his flamboyant and enchanting moves on stage, deliciously appealing voice nothing short of musical genius, and hilarious quick-witted banter sprinkled in between songs, Aston gave his audience more than they expected and had them in the palm of his hand the entire time. The Welsh singer’s good looks complete with his infamous red locks along with his undeniable sheer charismatic stage presence didn’t hurt either.
Fast becoming a well-known fact is that for the past decade or so there has been another ‘pseudo’ band touring under
the rock group’s famous namesake that merely consists of one original GLJ member who contributed little to what made the band famous using hired musicians to perform the songs written and performed by the original Jay Aston-led line up. It now is incredibly evident where the talent truly lies in the internationally renowned band; in Jay Aston’s real version of Gene Loves Jezebel.
In the world of big musical acts made famous in the 1980’s and 90’s still currently touring who simply go through the motions on stage, the original line up of Gene Loves Jezebel sets themselves apart. They are just as animated and dazzling as they were playing huge venues decades ago. Their arena caliber performance in Hollywood last night proved that the original line up of Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel needs to be back in front of thousands yet again.
Jay Aston’s original Gene Loves Jezebel line up will be making one more Southern California appearance Sunday 11/25 at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. Visit myspace.com/therealglj, myspace.com/jpaston and www.GeneLovesJezebel.co.uk for more information.
