Author Topic: The Jam To Reform (Read 3949 times)

The Cappuccino Kid · « **on:** February 20, 2007, 12:36:02 am »

Is there really any point without Weller?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6376477.stm

America's Sweetheart · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2007, 01:12:06 am »

Weird.

I just got an email asking me if I wanted to interview them. I didn't realise they were trying to pass themselves off as the Jam.

brightonpete · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2007, 01:16:09 am »

without weller is there any point,seen a cover band from over here called all mod cons who would do a better job for less money.

Matt S · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2007, 01:16:50 am »

not really the jam without weller is it?

Craigthered · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2007, 01:18:28 am »

Id have loved to see them with weller

i have just learn to play thats entertainment tho

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2007, 01:45:14 am »

Weller and Buckler haven't spoken since The Jam split up - don't see any chance of Weller rejoining the band and I don't see the point in Buckler and Foxton touring alone.

IloveGuinness17 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2007, 02:29:43 am »

Well, thats entertainment

Jin · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2007, 04:54:58 am »

Quote from: Matt S on February 20, 2007, 01:16:50 am

not really the jam without weller is it?

I feel the same. I REALLY hope Paul Weller joins them, if only so I can see them live. They split up before I was born, and I'd love to see them. But, I don't see how its going to work without Weller.

Marley · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2007, 06:37:43 am »

Quote from: jinthered on February 20, 2007, 04:54:58 am

I feel the same. I REALLY hope Paul Weller joins them, if only so I can see them live. They split up before I was born, and I'd love to see them. But, I don't see how its going to work without Weller.

I read an interiew with Paul Weller a few months back and he said that the only time he'd consider reforming The Jam was if he was living in the gutter and it was the only way he could feed his kids, so guess Paul won't joining...

Okkervil · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2007, 06:43:26 am »

Quote from: Marley on February 20, 2007, 06:37:43 am

I read an interiew with Paul Weller a few months back and he said that the only time he'd consider reforming The Jam was if he was living in the gutter and it was the only way he could feed his kids, so guess Paul won't joining...

Blimey!!

Without Weller its a totally pointless exercise!

MadErik · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:51:15 am »

So it'll be just like the old Jam except without the singer, songwriter and lead guitarist....

FinnishRed · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:56:48 am »

Quote from: MadErik on February 20, 2007, 08:51:15 am

So it'll be just like the old Jam except without the singer, songwriter and lead guitarist....

Makes no sense at all to me. The lads surely want to make some money, but still that´s really weird.

MichaelA · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:02:44 am »

Not so much jammed as congealed.

Rafalutionary · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2007, 05:09:36 pm »

Quote from: Matt S on February 20, 2007, 01:16:50 am

not really the jam without weller is it?

Exactly will probably still try and go see them though.

Matt S · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2007, 05:41:34 pm »

you'd be better off waiting until weller is on tour again. Didn't he write all the songs?

Filler. · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:02:56 pm »

Surely they're not actually going to call themselves 'The Jam' are they? I bet ol' Weller has his knuckles firmly pushed into his mouth.

johnny red · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:46:07 pm »

thats not entertainment!

SportBilly · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:47:10 pm »

Quote from: johnny red on February 20, 2007, 07:46:07 pm

thats not entertainment!

xavidub · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:56:31 pm »

Pretty sad really.

hooded claw · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:38:21 pm »

Quote from: Okkervil on February 20, 2007, 06:43:26 am

Blimey!!

Without Weller its a totally pointless exercise!

Much like Weller's recent solo output,then.

Okkervil · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:22:17 pm »

Quote from: stagger lee on February 20, 2007, 08:38:21 pm

Much like Weller's recent solo output,then.

I agree

Rob Jones Maybe? · « **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:24:57 pm »

The Jam without the toast.

Nah, I'll pass.

jackh · « **Reply #22 on:** February 20, 2007, 10:00:29 pm »

Quote from: Finnish Red on February 20, 2007, 08:56:48 am

Makes no sense at all to me. The lads surely want to make some money, but still that´s really weird.

what the hell band partnership deal did they have in place?! surely weller would have owned the name, or them all share it collectively?!

i guess these deals expire though...

all seems a bit odd really.

The Cappuccino Kid · « **Reply #23 on:** February 20, 2007, 10:57:00 pm »

Quote from: jackh on February 20, 2007, 10:00:29 pm

what the hell band partnership deal did they have in place?! surely weller would have owned the name, or them all share it collectively?!

i guess these deals expire though...

all seems a bit odd really.

Well there was a court case a few years ago and the rights of different stuff like songs, credits, the name etc were split between them all I think.

Kop4 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 20, 2007, 11:17:03 pm »

Quote from: stagger lee on February 20, 2007, 08:38:21 pm

Much like Weller's recent solo output,then.

Saw him in the Royal Court Theatre a couple of years ago and he was superb. Doesn't hide the fact that the best received songs were Jam songs.

He really seems pissed off by that, but hey, he made his bed so he better lie in it, as the great man once said himself.

Unfortunately his premature splitting of the Jam has ensured his own legacy has largely been forgotten. He is paying for it now and appears a bitter man. Shame.

jackh · « **Reply #25 on:** February 21, 2007, 02:38:36 am »

Quote from: Mr. Brightside on February 20, 2007, 10:57:00 pm

Well there was a court case a few years ago and the rights of different stuff like songs, credits, the name etc were split between them all I think.

so presumably paul has had to green light this so they can perform under the collective name?

jackh · « **Reply #26 on:** February 21, 2007, 02:40:27 am »

Quote from: Kop4 on February 20, 2007, 11:17:03 pm

Saw him in the Royal Court Theatre a couple of years ago and he was superb. Doesn't hide the fact that the best received songs were Jam songs.

He really seems pissed off by that, but hey, he made his bed so he better lie in it, as the great man once said himself.

Unfortunately his premature splitting of the Jam has ensured his own legacy has largely been forgotten. He is paying for it now and appears a bitter man. Shame.

I love his work with The Jam, but i think he has also gone on to make a good career for himself beyond then - i think you're being a little unfair in saying wat you do in that last paragraph

johnny red · « **Reply #27 on:** February 21, 2007, 02:41:31 pm »

Quote from: jackh on February 21, 2007, 02:40:27 am

I love his work with The Jam, but i think he has also gone on to make a good career for himself beyond then - i think you're being a little unfair in saying wat you do in that last paragraph

yes i agree as his recent tv doc proved.

RedmeisterOZ · « **Reply #28 on:** February 21, 2007, 02:56:15 pm »

Without Weller the talent may be spread a little thin. The rest of the band would have trouble jellying together and no way of preserving their original sound. The whole thing will just end in one sticky mess.

(I'll get me coat)

Buck Pete · « **Reply #29 on:** February 21, 2007, 03:06:58 pm »

Maybe they could get B A. Robertson to take over Vocals?

hooded claw · « **Reply #30 on:** February 21, 2007, 03:08:34 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 21, 2007, 03:06:58 pm

Maybe they could get B A. Robertson to take over Vocals?

Golly that's an awful pun Pete.

johnny red · « **Reply #31 on:** February 21, 2007, 03:15:22 pm »

Its not that bad i just posted then had to delete it! cant think of another one unless Marmalade Atkins can sing!!

Buck Pete · « **Reply #32 on:** February 21, 2007, 03:19:46 pm »

Quote from: stagger lee on February 21, 2007, 03:08:34 pm

Golly that's an awful pun Pete.

Hi Claw - long time no speak

After writing that god awful pun i did a quick BA Robertson google and discovered he was the genius behind Cliff Richards 'Wired for Sound'. My Favourite Cliff track by a country mile.

(ps. Gollies aren't socially acceptable anymore so shhhhhhhhh)

hooded claw · « **Reply #33 on:** February 21, 2007, 03:28:59 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 21, 2007, 03:19:46 pm

Hi Claw - long time no speak

After writing that god awful pun i did a quick BA Robertson google and discovered he was the genius behind Cliff Richards 'Wired for Sound'. My Favourite Cliff track by a country mile.

(ps. Gollies aren't socially acceptable anymore so shhhhhhhhh)

Oh aye

'WFS' is my fave Cliff track too. Hope no-one heard me say that. Hope you're well mate

johnny red · « **Reply #34 on:** February 21, 2007, 03:32:25 pm »

If thats your favourite Cliff track you should wired to the electric! It was all downhill after move it!

Corkboy · « **Reply #35 on:** February 21, 2007, 03:33:02 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 21, 2007, 03:19:46 pm

My Favourite Cliff track by a country mile.

Quote from: stagger lee on February 21, 2007, 03:28:59 pm

'WFS' is my fave Cliff track too.

Noted and recorded for use at a future date.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #36 on:** February 21, 2007, 03:38:58 pm »

Quote from: corkboy on February 21, 2007, 03:33:02 pm

Noted and recorded for use at a future date.

Disclaimer:
Id like to make it 100% clear that it was purely the SONG i liked and NOT the video.

Cliff in his full leather outfit and accompanying yellow vest cruising around on roller skates does not float my boat in any way or form.

hooded claw · « **Reply #37 on:** February 21, 2007, 03:39:46 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 21, 2007, 03:38:58 pm

Disclaimer:
Id like to make it 100% clear that it was purely the SONG i liked and NOT the video.

Cliff in his full leather outfit and accompanying yellow vest cruising around on roller skates does not float my boat in any way or form.

Speak for yourself,sonny Jim

Kop4 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 21, 2007, 03:49:47 pm »

Quote from: jackh on February 21, 2007, 02:40:27 am

I love his work with The Jam, but i think he has also gone on to make a good career for himself beyond then - i think you're being a little unfair in saying wat you do in that last paragraph

Perhaps a bit harsh. But I am a fan, and he is perhaps the greatest songsmith of the last 30 years. But I know many 30 year olds and younger who have not got a clue who he is. And that is sad.

Weller and the Jam especially have been relegated to the staus of a footnote. The Jam just don't tick any boxes. Not really 70's, not really 80's, not really punk, not new romantic, not long lived.

Kop4 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 21, 2007, 03:52:55 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 21, 2007, 03:19:46 pm

After writing that god awful pun i did a quick BA Robertson google and discovered he was the genius behind Cliff Richards 'Wired for Sound'. My Favourite Cliff track by a country mile.

Did not realise he was behind that song. I demand a 'Cliff' thread.

Wired for sound? Nah!

'In the Country' was superb ............ an early Blur influence and no mistake.