Jack Hammer, formed in 1984 by Piet Botha and others, is known for its raw rock sound. The band evolved through line-ups, released influential albums, and continues as The Jack Hammer Band after Botha’s death.
Category Archives: Jack Hammer
Top Tunes: Piet Botha and Jack Hammer
The content lists various titles and a link to a Spotify playlist, featuring music from different artists and themes, including love and travel, focusing on diverse locations.
Classic Songs: Alphabetical List
The content provides a compilation of South African pop and rock classics curated by Brian Currin in 2002, including contributions from SA Rock Digest subscribers, with some occasional song additions to its playlist.
One For The Angels: Piet Botha’s 70th Birthday Bash
On 18 July 2025, a tribute concert for rock legend Piet Botha, celebrating his 70th birthday, will be held at The Daisy Jones Bar with limited tickets available.
Vagabond’s World (Compilation)
Vagabond’s World is an imaginary music compilation by Brian Currin featuring tracks from various artists like Thin Lizzy, Jimi Hendrix, and Pink Floyd, capturing a diverse rock landscape from different eras.
Slowly From The South – a compendium of South African Progressive Music 1970-2008 [2CD 2009]
“Slowly From The South” is a 2009 double-CD compilation that showcases South African progressive music from 1970-2008, featuring influential tracks and artists that merge indigenous sounds with international prog rock influences, reflecting the country’s unique musical landscape.
Piet Botha
Piet Botha, a significant figure in South African rock, led the band Jack Hammer from 1984 until his passing in 2019, leaving behind a notable musical legacy through solo albums and band contributions.
Rock Legends: Playlists
Spotify playlists showcase South African Rock Legends through artist-specific collections and compilations. Links to inspirations highlight the original songs influencing these artists, celebrating their contributions to the music scene.
Rewinding The Sonic Time Machine
While updating the Piet Botha website, I found missing compilations on Spotify and recreated some as playlists, allowing enjoyment of nostalgic music from various artists.
It Was 25 Years Ago This Week…
From PietBotha.com This was when I first met Piet Botha and Johnathan Martin (that is the correct spelling for Johnathan, I found out years later!). Piet often used to say that I put them on the internet before they even knew what the internet was! Brian Currin SA Rock Digest Issue #39, 21 November 1999 By BrianContinueContinue reading “It Was 25 Years Ago This Week…”