The Soul of Chango Jackson

Read this bulletin on MySpace last night as posted by my bro's Chango Jackson...the greatest Latin Rock band in history:

As most of you have probably figured out by now, Chango Jackson is no more. I thought it would be fair to everybody to give an "official" notice, so there is no doubt. I know I've been getting a lot of questions about when we are playing again and so on.

We played our last show in February 2007, in Galveston at Mardi Gras. More than likely, there will be no more shows, at least in the form everyone is used to seeing us in. Chango Jackson MAY reappear someday, in some form, but what you have seen will never be again. But thats OK. Let me explain.

The whole concept of Chango Jackson was, hit fast, hit hard, make some noise, and burn out and disappear. At least originally. We never wanted to be the Rolling Stones, playing 60 freakin' year from now! We envisioned Chango Jackson more like the Sex Pistols. Stir up the scene for a few years, and go away, leaving a legacy. We never wanted to be the local band that wouldn't go away. The running joke. The band that you see playing Fitzgerald's ever month for years and years. I could name band names, but most of you know who they are.

To the fans that supported us and wanted more, we're sorry. Jam the CD's, loud. Remember the good times.

To the local bands who gleefully celebrated when they heard the news that we are not playing anymore, we did what we came to do, and we achieved more than some bands can only dream about. How many of you have had your picture in Rolling Stone magazine? How many of you have looked off the stage, out into a crowd of several thousand screaming people? What you are celebrating is what we wanted, and what should have happened long ago.

Anyway, for any body wondering, most members are still playing, you just have to find them. There is lots of good music out there, and lots of talented and creative people making it.

Sincerely,
CJ