As the high-profile founding frontman of legendary NZ rock band Shihad as well as founder of supergroup, The Adults, Jon Toogood has spent 30 years at the forefront of Aotearoa’s music scene, writing, singing, performing, mentoring, managing, directing, producing, DJ-ing, programming and promoting — all with enormous energy and humanity.
The last few years sparked a series of challenging events for Jon which became a catalyst for him turning inwards to process his experience with the only way he knew how – with music. Last of The Lonely Gods is Jon’s first solo record and with stories that will be relatable to many, reveals Jon at his most up close and personal.
Last of The Lonely Gods is a rousing and optimistic 10-track collection that sees Jon Toogood back on the acoustic guitar, to make meaning of the last few years and a series of challenging events.
Marking Toogood’s first solo album, it debuted at #2 on the NZ Album Chart and #9 on the Official Album Chart and was followed by an extensive nationwide NZ tour.
Having spent over 30 years at the forefront of Aotearoa’s music scene, Jon, as part of Shihad and supergroup The Adults, has enjoyed 6 NZ #1 Albums, 15 NZ Top 40 albums and 25 NZ Top 40 Singles as well as playing over 1500 live shows.
