Formed in 1982 by the Rev Dr Clive Thomas Jackson for a one-off show—and a £5 bet—Dr and the Medics quickly attracted a devoted following with their flamboyant fusion of pop and rock. Named “Live Band of the Year” by NME in 1985, they continue to wow audiences around the World with high-energy, flamboyant and unique shows. After Topping the Indie chart in 1985 with the Happy but Twisted EP they achieved worldwide success with the multi-million-selling number-one hit “Spirit in the Sky”, reaching number 1 in 28 countries.
Follow-up single “Burn” hit the top 30, prompting The Doctor to proudly describe the group as “the only one-hit wonder with two hits”. More than four decades on, Dr and the Medics remain firm favourites on the live circuit, delivering dynamic shows packed with much-loved 1980s classics—each given the unmistakable Medics treatment—alongside original material old and new. Each show is tailored to suit all audiences from Festivals to 80’sevents and beyond. The Doctor also appears as a DJ and compere at major festivals and events, and performs his one-man show “The Dr Will See You Now – Life as a One Hit Wonder?” combining music with extraordinary stories from the band’s career.
Still touring, recording and entertaining audiences, Dr and the Medics continue to prove that a band formed for one gig and a £5 bet can enjoy a remarkably enduring legacy.
