Tag Archives: John Weller

Still on The Vapors’ trail – back in touch with Dave Fenton

Posted on October 25, 2019 by

This time 40 years ago, The Vapors were about to set out on tour with The Jam on their biggest adventure to date, invited along for the ride on the latter’s Setting Sons tour by their co-managers, Jam bass player … Continue reading →

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To Be Someone – Talking about The Jam with Den Davis

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

When a 1,500kg truck bomb was detonated in central Manchester in June 1996, the collateral damage included a vast collection of vinyl rarities belonging to Den Davis, collector and avid fan of The Jam. A few weeks passed before Den … Continue reading →

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Waiting for The Vapors’ return – the Dave Fenton interview

Posted on September 15, 2016 by

I’m guessing that if you’re reading this, you remember The Vapors. I also realise that many of you will now have the song Turning Japanese lodged in your head, and a few of you will think that was the whole story. … Continue reading →

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About the Young Idea – talking about The Jam with Nicky Weller

Posted on August 14, 2016 by

From the moment you turn right at the desk inside the Cunard Building’s The Jam – About the Young Idea exhibition and head down a mock London Underground tunnel lined with promo posters publicising the original records, you’re in for … Continue reading →

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