One the Juggler
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Defunct | 1985 |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Parent | RCA Records |
One the Juggler was a British alternative rock ensemble whose name was inspired by the initial card of the Tarot deck, symbolizing their distinctive Gypsy aesthetic.
In 1982, the group secured a contract with RCA Records and scored a modest hit in the UK with their single "Passion Killer," which peaked at No. 71 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1983. They opened for prominent artists such as Elvis Costello and Eurythmics. Due to a contractual disagreement in 1985, their last album—produced by Mick Ronson—did not receive promotional support, leading to the band's dissolution soon afterward.
Their first album, Nearly a Sin, was re-released on CD by Angel Air Records in 2015 and received favorable critiques.
Personnel
Throughout its existence, One the Juggler underwent several lineup changes, featuring members such as:
- Rokko (Raymond Morris) – vocals and acoustic guitar
- Lushi Lee (Jerry Thornton-Jones) – bass guitar; later associated with Boom Boom Room and Glamweazel
- Colin Minchin (Lin) – lead guitar; previously with Tennis Shoes, currently part of Glamweazel
- Steve Nichol – drums; formerly of Eddie and the Hot Rods
- Mick Rossi – guitar; ex-member of Slaughter and the Dogs
- MoMo Blackford – guitar; once with Ligotage, later joined Nasa
- Nigel 'Charlie' Mead – bass; collaborated with Mike Scott of The Waterboys and also Slaughter and the Dogs
- Steve Bray – drums; subsequently joined Squeeze
- Joe Slythe – drums; known as 'Desert Island Joe' in Splodgenessabounds
- Mick Ronson – guitar; contributed to and produced Some Strange Fashion
- Dave Lowe – drums; involved in 2015 reunion performances, also affiliated with Glamweazel and The Ramshackles