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Richard Jobson (born 6 October 1960) is a Scottish filmmaker (director, writer, producer) who also works as a television presenter. He is also known as the singer-songwriter of the band Skids.
May 26, 2018 · An interview with the former Skids singer and songwriter, who talks about his memoir, his novel, his health and his relationship with Stuart Adamson. He also reflects on his childhood in Fife, his move to Berlin and his love of Bowie.
Richard Jobson. Director: 16 Years of Alcohol. At only 17, Jobson first gained success as front-man with the Scottish punk band, The Skids, who had a string of hits in a 2-year period, from 1979 to 1981, the biggest song being the top-10 hit, "Into the Valley" in 1979.
- January 1, 1
- 3 min
- Fife, Scotland, UK
Sep 27, 2023 · Richard Jobson (Skids) : The John Robb interview Richard talks to John Robb about the new Skids line up, how punk rock changed his life, how he ran off to London at 16 and became the youngest kid...
- 65 min
- 2.3K
- JOHN ROBB
Jan 5, 2018 · In a two year period in 1979-80, the Skids hit the UK top 40 four times, with singles like Into The Valley (a top 10 hit), Masquerade and Circus Games. Guitarist Stuart Adamson left the band in 1980 to form Big Country, while singer Richard Jobson went on to form The Armoury Show, before becoming a poet, TV presenter, writer and film director ...
Apr 25, 2017 · The Skids mark their 40th anniversary this year with a Scotland-wide tour. But with a new album out '“ their first in 36 years '“ it's not just an exercise in nostalgia, Richard Jobson tells ...
Oct 12, 2023 · Skids frontman Richard Jobson will be making an appearance at Beat Generator next week for the latest in a series of intimate music-meets-conversation performances he’s given over recent years.
