THE JAM Played Their Final Gig 40 Years Ago Today
11 December 2022
On 11 December 1982, 40 years ago today, THE JAM played their last ever concert in Brighton, UK. It was frontman and songwriter Paul Weller who wanted to move on and start other musical projects. Between 1977 and 1982 the band released six excellent albums – with the 1977 brilliant ‘All Mod Cons LP as my absolute favourite – and no less than 19 hit singles. Although The Jam formed in the 70s punk era the trio’s work was more influenced by R & B, 60s beat music and ‘angry young men‘ rock ‘n’ roll.
Last month a book about The Jam‘s final year was issued. A richly illustrated oral history account of THE JAM’s rollercoaster final year, led principally by the voice of Jam drummer Rick Buckler, contains a number of previously unseen images and takes in everything from the recording and release of final studio album The Gift and the rigours of the road to the announcement of the split, the final tours, The Tube and more. Order info: here
Three Of TUTV’s fav Jams.
– IN THE CITY –
– DOWN IN THE TUBE STATION –
– GOING UNDERGROUND –
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THE JAM: Bio – Discography
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