Tag Archives: John Weller

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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