Just Jinjer biography, members, songs, albums, profile
Just Jinjer is a well-known South African rock band famous for its amazing productions, with its album, All Comes Round, being the best-selling rock album in the history of South Africa. Jinjer is now an international group, as it performed in many places around the world, including Dubai and the United Kingdom. The band is a leader in entertainment, having gained the admiral status in the entertainment industry with a broad base of loyal fans.
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When was Just Jinjer band formed? Just Jinjer ranks highly for shaping the history of the South African rock band genre. The influence of the band has seen it touching souls, minds, and hearts for more than two decades now. This detailed biography will give you a clear picture of the journey that the group has taken to be where it is today.
Just Jinjer profile summary
- Real name: Just Jinjer
- Year started: 1996
- Origin: South Africa
- Just Jinjer age: 24 years
- Just Jinjer Instagram: @justjinjer
- Twitter: @justjinjer
- Facebook: @justjinjer
- Website: justjinjer.com
- Famous for: Touring and performing with Def Leppard, Counting Crows (2004), and U2.
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Just Jinjer biography
Just Jinjer has been running since 1996 when it first dropped in the music scene. It has since sold more than 250,000 albums, becoming a top seller rock band in the history of the rainbow nation. Just Jinjer is now a successful band with a series of platinum certification albums.
Just Jinjer has previously shared the stage with accomplished artists. A case in point is the 2009-electrifying concert in which the band shared the Nelson Mandela stage with famed icons such as Annie Lennox, Ludacris, and The Goo Goo Dolls at the Nelson Mandela 46664 Concert in Johannesburg. Also in performance were Razorlight, Peter Gabriel, Corrinne Bailey Rae, and Angélique Kidjo. They have also shared the stage with other renowned artists such as Blowfish, The Strokes, Maroon 5, INXS, One Republic, and Hootie, among others.
Formerly called Just Jinger, the band renamed itself to Just Jinjer in 2006 to avoid rampant mispronunciations. There is no credible information about Just Jinjer wealth, member salaries, and net worth.
Just Jinjer members
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The famous Jinjer comprises of three key members who pull together a set of unique talents to produce your favorite albums. The trio has been a part of the band since its inception.
1. Ard Matthews
- Instagram: @ardmatthews
Ard is a talented songwriter and frontman in the band that is now an icon of albums in the rock genre. His classical melody and musical lyrics make up a better part of the success at Just Jinjer. The Johannesburg born star has been doing well in music since the 90s when his artistry and songwriting skills went viral.
Ard is the man behind most of the vocals and guitar plays in the band. The group leadership rests on his capacity to launch electrifying stage performances.
2. Brent Harris
- Instagram: @brentmaxharris
Harris is the famous drummer in Just Jinjer with a clean record of keeping the rhythm fine-tuned. He understands all the Jinger tracks inside out, making him a strategist in the band. The gifted drummer also shares a wealth of experience in vocals and percussions.
3. Denholm Harding
- Instagram: @denholmharding
He is a bass professional and the backbone in Just Jinjer. Fans love him for his creativity that adds flavour to the music of the band.
Just Jinjer former members
Several other musicians have been supportive members of the band at various times.
- Alec Bridges: A talented guitarist
- Antony Galatis: A keyboard professional
- Danie Janse van Rensburg: A long time guitarist
- Jaco Swart: A guitarist
- Sandy Chila: A band guitarist and producer between 2005 and 2009
- Simon Bailey: A guitarist in the band between 2003 and 2005
- Tuxx Mothomme: He specializes in bass and vocals
- Verny Scholtz: He is an expert guitarist, keyboard player, and, vocalist
Just Jinjer albums
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The band's discography includes the following albums:
- 2017: All Comes Round 20th Anniversary Edition
- 2015: Everything Since Then
- 2010: Just Jinjer
- 2009: Milk & Honies EP
- 2006: Just Jinjer
- 2004: Bootleg Album
- 2003: Howzit (Limited copies)
- 2003: Collectors 2003 (Limited copies)
- 2001: Greatest Hits
- 2000: Strange World
- 1999: Here's to You
- 1998: Something for Now
- 1997: All Comes Round
Just Jinjer songs
The band's record labels include Capitol Records, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, and Curb Records. Just Jinjer has produced several songs in the rock category since its debut in 1997. Most of these hit songs fall under their all-time favorite album: All Comes Round 20th Anniversary Edition Songs. Here are some of the trio-band songs:
- Too Late
- Ahead Of Time
- Another Day
- What Right
- Pretty One
- All Comes Round
- Just Jinjer Father and Father
- Just Jinjer Shallow Waters
- No God?
- All Ways
- Traffic Light Blues
- No Idea
- Stand In Your Way
- Bit of Respect
- Baby Song
- My Life
- Just Jinjer sugar man
- Just Jinjer she knows
- What He means
- Paradise in Summertime
- Home –Tribute to Madiba
- Just Jinjer Like You Madly
- Stayed A Boy
Achievements
The 1996 recording contract that Ard Mathew landed with BMG Africa became a soft stepping-stone for the band to afford a propelling launch. This lucrative deal ripened his flawless songwriting skills, enabling the band to rewrite the history of South African rock and pop genres.
The band had its first transcontinental shift in the wake of 2000 with a visit to the UK, where they released a trademark album called Strange World. Other than double platinum and gold status of some of its albums, the band has had eight number ones across national radio as well a number of high profile TV soundtracks such as the United Status network, ABC’s popular TV show ‘Cougar Town’, and MTV’s ‘The Hills.’
Upcoming Just Jinjer shows
The band has a couple of shows coming up later this year:
- Just Jinjer Unplugged (17th June): The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City
- The Barnyard Theatre – Gateway (29th June): Gateway Shopping Centre, Umhlanga
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Just Jinjer songs have received a good reception in both local and international arenas, making the band even more famous. The group has reshaped the South African music industry by making rock a mainstream choice of entertainment. Which is your favourite Just Jinjer song? Share with us your opinion in the comments section below.
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