The Jam
Led by the fiercely talented Paul Weller, The Jam fused punk energy with mod revival style and sharp social commentary. Their evolution from raw punk to sophisticated pop-soul made them one of the most important British bands of the late 70s and early 80s, scoring a string of UK number ones before Weller disbanded them at their peak.
Origin: Woking, England · Years active: 1972–1982
Biography
Led by the fiercely talented Paul Weller, The Jam fused punk energy with mod revival style and sharp social commentary. Their evolution from raw punk to sophisticated pop-soul made them one of the most important British bands of the late 70s and early 80s, scoring a string of UK number ones before Weller disbanded them at their peak.
Key 1980s albums
- All Mod Cons (1978)
- Setting Sons (1979)
- Sound Affects (1980)
- The Gift (1982)
Essential songs
- Town Called Malice (1982)
- Going Underground (1980)
- That's Entertainment (1980)
- Start! (1980)
- Down in the Tube Station at Midnight (1978)
Genres
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