The Jam

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Members
Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton, Rick Buckler
Genre
mod revival, punk rock, new wave, power pop
Formed
1972
Hometown
Woking, Surrey, England
Top Tracks
'Going Underground', 'That's Entertainment', 'Town Called Malice', 'The Eton Rifles', 'Down in the Tube Station at Midnight'
Top Albums
'All Mod Cons', 'Sound Affects', 'Setting Sons', 'The Gift', 'In the City'
Records Sold
More than 14 million
Fun Facts
Paul Weller dissolved The Jam in 1982 despite the band being at the peak of its commercial success, choosing to pursue new musical directions with The Style Council. ### 'Going Underground' became the band's first UK number one single in 1980 and remains one of their defining songs. ### The Jam were central figures in the mod revival movement of the late 1970s, inspiring a resurgence of interest in 1960s British fashion, music and culture.
Related Artists
The Style Council, The Who, Secret Affair, The Chords, The Kinks

The Jam were an English rock band formed in Woking, Surrey, in 1972 by singer, songwriter and guitarist Paul Weller, bassist Bruce Foxton and drummer Rick Buckler.

Emerging during the first wave of British punk, the band combined the energy of punk rock with the melodic sensibilities of mod revival, power pop and classic British rock. Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, The Jam became one of Britain’s most successful and influential bands, releasing acclaimed albums including ‘All Mod Cons’, ‘Setting Sons’ and ‘Sound Affects’.

Known for socially conscious lyrics, sharp songwriting and Weller’s distinctive style, the band achieved 18 consecutive UK Top 40 singles before unexpectedly disbanding in 1982 at the height of their popularity.

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The Jam were an English rock band formed in 1972, best known for blending punk rock with mod revival and for songs including 'Going Underground', 'Town Called Malice' and 'That's Entertainment'.
'Town Called Malice' and 'Going Underground' are widely regarded as The Jam's signature songs, while 'That's Entertainment', 'The Eton Rifles' and 'Down in the Tube Station at Midnight' are also among their best-known recordings.
The Jam disbanded in 1982 after Paul Weller decided to end the group to explore different musical styles, despite the band's continued commercial success.
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