I found out very late about the event. I scrambled and bought a picture (which was advertised as him) on Ebay. It arrived the day of the event. It looked a bit off, but I brought it with me anyway.
Jackson read excerpts from his book and then settled in behind a desk to start signing copies for anyone who wanted it signed. At the end, I approached Jackson to get my book signed, but decided not to get the picture signed. Jackson saw the picture and I explained what happened.
Sitting back and roaring with laughter, Jackson exclaimed "That's Brian 'F-ing' Eno!". (Brian Eno is another English musician who does bear a resemblance to Jackson.) He asked if he could sign it anyway and proceeded to write "This is not Joe Jackson" on it.
Jackson thanked me for giving him one of the biggest laughs he had in a while. I was happy that he had fun with it and now I have a great story and an odd autographed photo of Jackson/Eno!
Joe Jackson signed his Live In New York CD and reading/signing at Borders in Chicago, IL-1999.
