Will's Magazine Article- First Draft

After recently falling out with the well-known rock band swallow their pride, a Jack stripe is taking his career to the next level.

We get all the facts on his new album and debut UK tour.

Jack was bought up in Hackney. He was a poor attender of school and didn’t receive any GCSE’s. The only thing he felt he succeeded in was playing his guitar. “It was a break from everyday life”

He often felt pressured into doing drugs. After realising his problem with drugs and alcohol he decided that enough was enough and began to turn his life around. “I found music helped take my mind off everyday life”

Jacks career started in 2008 when his rock group got together after being friends for some time. They toured around pubs and bars gaining in popularity and skill. “we were so happy that people excepted us in the music industry”  After 2 years they were spotted and signed by a well-known independent record label Domino who helped them in their quest to become a well-known rock band. The band often had problems “conflict and arguments were common amongst the band stated Jack.” After constant problems the band decided that it would be for the best if they went their separate ways, however this did not put jack of on his conquest to make it big. “The thought of going solo really appealed to Jack. I wanted to try and see how successful I would be.” He already had the advantage that the band was well-known. Since his new career Jack told us that “life has taken a turn for the better” and problems with alcohol are not as bad. He also does small venues in his local area of Hackney in London. Jack is amazed by the positive feedback he gets when seeing his fans and believes that without a one to one basis his career would not be half as good. He wants people to appreciate others for who they are and is trying preventing people having the same problems as him. I am sure we will be seeing a lot more of Jack Stripes in the future and we wish him luck in his new solo career.