The Story of The Jam

BadFish · Mar 8, 2014

Just found this on youtube, never seen it before. Probably old news but what a ****ing band!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL9J98zpgUI&list=RDUL9J98zpgUI#t=2

Sorry I know they get plenty of space on NSC but lets have one more.

Any good videos etc?

One thing about living in Australia is that no-one understands how important bands like The Jam and The Stone Roses are.

BadFish · Mar 8, 2014

The Legend that IS Lawro · Mar 8, 2014

Simply the best mate. Was at Brighton in '82 for the last gig. Lyrically sublime, they always played with immense passion and energy.

melias shoes · Mar 8, 2014

One of my all time favourite bands. Still listen to them today. Never tire of listening to them.

Goldstone Rapper · Mar 8, 2014

So who grew a Weller middle parting in tribute to their hero?

fire&skill · Mar 8, 2014

My bedroom wall in 1982 (I know the year because the b&w poster on the left is from a gig I went to in Belgium. One of the first times they played 'The Great Depression'and the first time I got drunk. Although the two aren't related).

BadFish · Mar 8, 2014

Goldstone Rapper said:
So who grew a Weller middle parting in tribute to their hero?

Bit young here, I did have one but i think it was more in tribute to Shaun Ryder.

BadFish · Mar 8, 2014

The Legend that IS Lawro said:
Simply the best mate. Was at Brighton in '82 for the last gig. Lyrically sublime, they always played with immense passion and energy.

Just found this, after the Into Tomorrow Doco. On now!

Superphil · Mar 8, 2014

I used to print/paint my own t shirts back in these days, also painted band logos onto denim/leather jackets, that sort of thing. One friend of mine, a mod, Lambretta, the lot, had a classic parka (obviously), I painted the threes faces and the treble clef from the Dig the New Breed album cover on it, have to say, it looked superb. Haven't seen him for a while now, I do know he has been in the Met now since 1986.

Keith the Kipper · Mar 8, 2014

Absolutely fantastic band.
Those swetty nights at The Centre in the early eighties seem like yesterday.
A great band to go through your teenage years with, never feel they get the credit they deserved.

Return of the Rev · Mar 8, 2014

Top rank 77 great night apart from getting attacked by teddy boys twice before the concert!

Tarpon · Mar 8, 2014

My first gig proper at Bracknell Sports Centre 1980. Mods, suede heads, punks, skins and quite a lot of trouble I seem to recall. Foxton telling the crowd to stop fighting each other. The energy off the band and crowd has rarely been matched since for me. Unforgettable. Got 'mugged' for my badges post gig - which was fine as I thought I was going to get a slap. Happy days.

Edit: oh & the Piranhas supported.

Elvis · Mar 8, 2014

Without a doubt one of the best bands England has produced. Not only did I have a centre parting, but the reason I started smoking was because I saw a picture of Weller smoking!!!

I will sit down tonight and watch the OP link.

BadFish · Mar 8, 2014

Elvis said:
Without a doubt one of the best bands England has produced. Not only did I have a centre parting, but the reason I started smoking was because I saw a picture of Weller smoking!!!

I will sit down tonight and watch the OP link.

I thought this one was better

Goldstone Rapper · Mar 8, 2014

If anyone knows where I can find a high resolution version of this photo, please let me know.

Does it appear in any books about The Jam? I only have 'A Beat Concerto' and it's not in there.

chucky1973 · Mar 8, 2014

Anyone watch them at Crawley College? I was just too young. Great band and great music

Gregory2Smith1 · Mar 8, 2014

yeah the Jam we're brilliant,problem I had I was into the punk scene,so I couldn't openly admit to liking them at the time,sad I know,but When You're Young

Bruce Foxton is an awesome bassist too

this is my favourite

Goldstone Rapper · Mar 8, 2014

I've been listening to this gem quite a lot this week.

Very quirky choice of lyrics, and yet Weller somehow manages to get them to work and communicate something profound about the drudgery of life.

theyellowdinosaur · Mar 8, 2014

Absolutely love the Jam, Weller is one of the best songwriters ever. How many other 19 year olds have written songs that people of all ages can relate to their own lives. It also took a lot of balls to break up one of the most popular bands in the country at the time, they could of easily kept churning out the same songs and best of albums but because they didn't I think they are still highly respected. Nearly every song of theirs sounds like it could have been released last week. Unfortunately for me they split up well before my time but they are still my favourite band and having seen Weller in concert several times now, he is like god to me

J2 DOG · Mar 8, 2014

Weller-genius! The Gift is one of my favourite Jam songs! One of the best singles i ever bought was `Strange Town` `Butterfly Collector the b side.Cherished!

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