Weller and Foxton back together for local "underground" charity gig

[msangh2003]

buckler fucking sued wellers old man its not going to happen . you r talent makes people rich and famous then they shit on you

[NorthernSoulGer]

come on you cants, get Buckler on board and make this happen FFS!!!!!!

[GameIntelProductions]

What i love about bruce is hes playing like he never left. still dancing side to side and singing along to himself its amazing how they play the same they did 30 years ago - wish theyd reunite <3

[fullmetalwelly]

If they could do just one tour together for all the fans who have supported them over the years it wouldn't be a sell out just a celebration of acheivement - The Jam were always a sum of all the parts

[CouncilCribs]

fucking hell im looking at this and imagining a Jam reuninon IF IT HAPPENED ID GO TO IT NO MATTER WHERE IT FUCKING WAS

[LeighBlackmore]

OMG!! They hardly spoke for years and it's so good to see them onstage together!

[msangh2003]

how good would have weller solo stuff with bruce and rick been

[msangh2003]

weller and foxton great the drumming is shit, in all the jam songs first thing that is the drums

buckler added to the jam

[abigboofhead]

Paul Weller of course,growing up he was my john Lennon

[MsFanmail]

Bruce foxton a really nice guy paul is a tosser !

[PukkatronicAllstars]

david cameron liked this.

[abigboofhead]

To see the great man live,words can not even come close to say or describe the honour

[TheGalwayFarmer]

@abigboofhead who, weller or foxton?!

[stanleyroadgu21]

i was a few rows in front of you - what a night mate !!

[asafan]

Get out your mats and pray to.........Mecca!!! hahaha!! Gawd i LOVE PW and The FOX!!! just got to force them to bring in buckster and let bygones be bygones before we all become bygones ...gettit??! Kerim Mod4Ever Presidente The Paul Weller Apppreciation Society New York London Mecca Kerim Mod4Ever Presidente The Paul Weller Apppreciation Society New York London Mecca

[days0fspeed]

I was here for this just after the RAH hook up. Awesome.

[GazzaBloom]

Foxton: "C'mon Paul, is it you or is it me..."

Weller: "Ladies and gentleman give it up for Bruce Foxton"

Foxton: "FREAK!...is it...etc"

Weller: "Get off now"

[johnbarry1965]

I bet Bruce said "Paul can we do "The Freak"? silence silence silence......

[GazzaBloom]

I don't like the way Weller put on that strange inflection in his voice nowadays, it's like John Lydon when he sings the old Sex Pistols songs he sing's them in his PIL voice and it just sounds wrong.

Perhaps these old chaps can't sing like they used to. Bono seems to be able to manage it though...

[johnbarry1965]

@GazzaBloom I hate that with Lydon, it's like a poor imitation of himself.

[theonlyantony]

@GazzaBloom The difference between 'these old chaps' and Bono, is that you can sit and play old Weller songs on the acoustic guitar and they stand up, but Bono songs don't...they need a band to flesh them out....they just don't stand up.These songs are folk songs. Definition of folk songs-playable anywhere on any instrument. They will last many hundreds of years, when all the power has run out and people sit in candle-lit hovels again, and sing songs of an evening. Bono's stuff will be lost.

[GazzaBloom]

@theonlyantony Did I refer to the quality of the songs? I'm referring to the vocal inflection in Weller's voice that's all. Bono still appears to be able to sing the old U2 songs with in the original style. I'm not saying U2 songs are better. I love Weller and just want to hear old Jam songs sung in the original style that's all.

[TheGalwayFarmer]

@GazzaBloom weller has gotten better as a singer, and was never just about 'punk'.

[andiar]

@theonlyantony Lol, people sitting round in candle-lit hovels singing in the city and this is a modern world

[theonlyantony]

@andiar Ah that's the full meaning of 'folk song' eh? Anyway this has already happened, sir and Mister Weller's songs stand up weller than many!

[LizaRadley1]

I am old enough and lucky enough to have seen these men in their heyday. Weller is better with Foxton at his side. During gigs Wellers voice often gives out and Foxton picks it up...lovely melodies too.

I would give up my house, husband and kids to travel to any gig these 2 or even better if Buckler decides to bury the hatchet as well....

[pawnsacrifice1]

fuck when did this happen!

[tonythesparks]

Sheer CLASS.. clapham grand here i come!!!!

[hatchmark3]

great seeing bruce and paul playing together after so long that was superb . lifes to short and getting shorter for bitterness

[shjoiner]

I've seen FROM THE JAM six times. Although this video is awesome. Please go and see from the JAM. We all know the legend of mr Foxton, and he still is truly great. You must see Russell Hastings front man of from the Jam. He really nails it. He is bloody fantastic. You will not believe how brilliant he is until you see for yourself. Hats off to mr Weller. I'm still a major fan after 35 years.

[Mikie1969]

I have seen From the Jam several times but this would have been amazing, there is still hope for a Jam reunion and what a reunion that would be. Once a Mod always a Mod thats me a Mod till the end and at nearly 42 the Jam albums still come out and remind me of my youth. Gawd luv em :)

[happinessstan1]

We all have a lot to be grateful for. I mean, how many of you guys reading this are 40 something and have been following Weller and The Jam/Style Council since you were at school. Has any other artist captured an audience with a life long devotion ? How many of you will still be listening to old Jam tracks in say 20 years, if the Good Lord spares us ? I know I will. Weller is the finest thing the UK has produced since the Mod movement.

[drunkenraccoondog]

Beauty. Thank you, mate; must've been a phenomenal night!

[cmonupies]

@santfekuss

I'm not sure you know what a mardy-arsed twat "Rick" is do you? This is the nearest we'll get to any Jam reunion! I wouldnt pay to see Buckler in the drummers seat again after his gobby exploits neither - thank god Weller would never have him. But Paul & Bruce+any other drummer, say Steve White - now that would be nice! But the main 2 are here! Rick who? Surprised he's not round Hewitts house spilling beans on Bruce by now.."well he said...& I said" No PW hasnt got your Fon No Rick!

[santfekuss]

I love The Jam, but Foxton has sold-out after the way Weller and his father treat him and Rick ...... Hats off to Rick for sticking to his guns !!

Rick gave Foxton a chance by joining 'In The Jam' but he stabbed Rick in the back.

[WAWELDRAGON]

@santfekuss I know what you mean, but people grow older, lose people, get a different perspective and I think Rick is a very good natured chap, (which isnt to say Paul Wellrer isnt) the chemistry of reunion worked for them, I would be reluctant to label it as selling out or that he stabbed Rick in the back

[BigDave45100]

Saw the Jam 3 times, the style council twice and Weller 5 times including last week at Brighton. The Jam were and always be the best live band ever and have a big place in my heart. However they shouldn't get back together. Just leave it

[Wilthomer66]

@BigDave45100 Amen brother, saw The Ja, once, Style Council once, Weller 3 times, nothing compared to The Jam and though I feel bad for anyone who missed seeing them then I hope they never sell out and reunite like all those other crap reunion travestys....

[fullmetalwelly]

Pure class

[CrowWeller]

We should get a petition together, march up Stanley Road and stage a sit down protest until they go on tour as The Jam! Anyone with me?

Seriously though, I would sell both my kidneys and liver to see The Jam!

[paulsspangle]

Wish I'd been there. 

[waster1976]

lucky fuckers who went to this i bet this never happens again why the fuck didnt i buy a ticket!

[dacritter]

OH GOD PLEASE PAUL BRING FOXY AND RICK TO NEW YORK I THINK I JUST SHOT A LOAD.

[RetroGuy5000]

amazing !!!!!!!

[stuart7034]

became a mod in 81 because of the jam never seen them seen weller once seeing him tnite in belfast cant wait but thats not it he opened my mind to music luv him 2 bits

[61mod]

Wished i'd seen it live,seeing the man in november. What chance have you got against a tie and crest,it don't get any better........................­.............. WE ARE THE MODS.

[iain8868]

hello hurray what a nice day. Wish i was there, come on Paul make us mods proud and do another tour let us feel the power of THE JAM again!!!!!!!

[nealtracy]

Great post.........still the greatest truly English band ever!!.....They changed my life forever!...Great to see the two of them bury the hatchet after all these years!

[nediamnori3000]

you forget just how awesomw they were together

i think its time for the jam to reunite !!

[ak47blunt05]

COOl as fuck the jam are the band of the people love em

[fireitup9]

It kinda seems like its a hesitation of a band reformation

[ModManMark]

Get Rick back in there, dont be a baby weller.

[charliedearmound91]

@ModManMark apparently its buckler that wants nothin to do with either of them, duno if thats true though

[daithi1961]

@charliedearmound91 isnt buckler with foxton in from the jam?

[charliedearmound91]

@daithi1961 not any more no. foxton left apparently (and i cant stress the apparently enough) he had a row with buckler over foxton talkin to weller again.

[daithi1961]

@charliedearmound91 i didnt know that.it really is about time they put their differences aside. if its not weller then its buckler. they need to get a grip and accept that the three of them are the Jam. end of.