Joe Rainbow aka Joe D. Jackson
Vocals and Guitar for The Destroyed

I started playing music in 1977 in Boston, MA with a band called The Destroyed. We were probably Boston's first true punk band. We had some tough times gaining acceptance back then. However, we did manage some nice gigs, opening for J. Geils in front of 12,000 people as well as some memorable club gigs with the Dead Boys and others. The Destroyed parted ways in 1979.

I went to San Francisco for a complete change of scenery. I started a band there called the High Hitters. We had some cool shows especially with The Ramones. The Hitters lasted two years or so, then broke up. After that I moved to Sacramento with my wife. We have two daughters.

I have been writing a ton of songs and painting also. I am on Bert Switzer's new compilation CD release. We also have a Destroyed CD called Outta Control out with a several new songs added. I would like to thank all the folks who supported us in the past and who are discovering us now. The music is still flowing and will continue to do so for a long time to come.

Thank you all and love and peace to you. - Joe D. Jackson