The Jitters
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1981 in Toronto, Canada |
| Founder | Blair Packham, Danny Levy, Matthew Greenberg |
| Defunct | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles, music videos |
The Jitters were a rock ensemble originating from Toronto, Canada, established in 1981 by members Blair Packham, Danny Levy, and Matthew Greenberg. Over a span of five years, they rose to prominence as a top club act within the Greater Toronto Area.
In 1982, producer Bob Ezrin expressed interest in the band; however, the recording sessions did not produce any releases. Their independently produced 1984 video for "Take Me As I Am" achieved modest national visibility, despite the song not appearing on any album.
By 1986, The Jitters had the opportunity to open for Huey Lewis and the News at the Canadian National Exhibition and secured a joint third place in Q107's Homegrown Contest with their track "Last of the Red Hot Fools." These milestones facilitated a contract with Capitol Records. The music video for "Last of the Red Hot Fools," shot at Toronto’s R. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, was broadcast on MuchMusic and various Canadian channels.
Following further studio sessions with producer Paul Gross, their debut album, titled The Jitters, was released in 1987. The single "Last of the Red Hot Fools" achieved widespread radio play across Canada and earned them a nomination for Most Promising Group at the 1989 Juno Awards.
In 1988, they toured the United Kingdom as a supporting act for Heart.
Their sophomore album, Louder Than Words, came out in 1991 and was produced in partnership with American songwriter Jules Shear. This record represented their final project before disbanding due to the demands of touring. Music videos for "The Bridge Is Burning" and "'Til The Fever Breaks" were featured on MuchMusic.
Between 2015 and 2019, The Jitters reunited for select live shows in Toronto.
Albums
- The Jitters (Capitol, 1987)
- Louder Than Words (Capitol/EMI, 1990)