Background
Brokensha, Joseph John was born on January 5, 1926 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Came to the United States, 1952. Son of Claude and Doris (Fogg) Brokensha.
Brokensha, Joseph John was born on January 5, 1926 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Came to the United States, 1952. Son of Claude and Doris (Fogg) Brokensha.
Member Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, 1941-1942, Australian Jazz Quintet tour, 1952-1959, ABC-television band, Detroit, 1952-1959. Performer numerous records with Motown Hillsville rhythm section, 1960s. Owner, operator Brokenshas Supper Club, Detroit, 1960s.
Owner Audio-Visual Presentations. Bandleader, performer Jack Brokenshas Quintet, Detroit.
Served with the Australian Air Force, 1943-1945, PTO.
Married Shirley Smith, November 22, 1951. Children: Christie Anne, Nicole.