Tag Archives: From The Jam

Now the time has come – back in touch with Bruce Foxton

Posted on January 21, 2016 by

After an extended festive break, Bruce Foxton is all set for another punishing year for his band, with 100-plus gigs already arranged and a brand new album on its way. If anything, the anniversary circuit is old hat for Bruce … Continue reading →

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Time for Truth – the Rick Buckler interview

Posted on April 2, 2015 by

There have been insider accounts of the story of The Jam from various angles since Paul Weller called time on the band in late 1982. The first to made an impression on me – and I was barely 15 when … Continue reading →

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Building on the past, towards a brave new year

Posted on January 2, 2015 by

It’s that time of year when we’re full of high hopes for the future and plans we can’t usually keep. But 2014 was a great year for all of us at writewyattuk (ok, so that’s just me), and 2015 promises … Continue reading →

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From The Jam / Deadwood Dog – Preston 53 Degrees

Posted on October 12, 2014 by

After a winning set by locals Deadwood Dog and a stirring late ‘70s/early ’80s soundtrack between, there was more than a frisson of excitement around 53 Degrees as The Gift’s upbeat instrumental Circus signalled the arrival of the main act. Bass … Continue reading →

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When Setting Sons rise again – the Bruce Foxton and From the Jam update

Posted on October 3, 2014 by

Thirty-five years ago next month, The Jam released their fourth long player, Setting Sons, a further high point in an already stellar career. After their explosive debut, In The City, in 1977, the Woking three-piece gave us the not-quite fully-baked follow-up … Continue reading →

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Where did it all go right? In conversation with From the Jam’s Russell Hastings

Posted on May 3, 2014 by

  I’ve suggested before now that if I had any problem with Bruce Foxton’s impressive 2012 comeback LP Back in the Room, it was the fact that –despite clearly being a collaborative effort – it only carried his name on the … Continue reading →

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Sound affects on a midsummer’s night

Posted on June 22, 2013 by

ON such a warm and sticky night at a packed 53 Degrees in Preston, there were always likely to be technical imperfections in this From the Jam performance. But while I couldn’t quite hear enough of Bruce Foxton’s backing vocals … Continue reading →

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Back (on the phone) with Bruce Foxton – the writewyattuk interview

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

Before I begin, let’s go back in time. I’m not talking about the day Paul Weller and Steve Brookes first stepped on to a stage at Woking’s Working Men’s Club in November 1972, nor the May 1974 milestone (yes, 39 … Continue reading →

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Bruce Foxton – Back in the Room (Absolute/Basstone, 2012) – a writewyattuk review

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

I really didn’t know what to expect with Bruce’s first solo album in more than a quarter of a century, but I’m pleased to say my critical sense was uncompromised by the end result – 12 strong songs ensuring a … Continue reading →

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