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The Jam
The Jam
Formed: 1975 in Woking, Surrey, England
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Disbanded: 1982
Genre: Alternative
Styles: New Wave, Pop, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop/Rock, Europe
Group Members: Bruce Foxton, Rick Buckler, Paul Weller
Biography: The Jam were the most popular band to emerge from the initial wave of British punk rock in 1977; along with the Sex Pistols, the Clash, and the Buzzcocks, the Jam had the most impact on pop music. While they could barely get noticed in America, the trio became genuine superstars in Britain, with an impressive ...Read full biography
All Mod Cons
Released: 1978
Label: Fontana Int'l
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The Jam regrouped and refocused for All Mod Cons, an album that marked a great leap in songwriting maturity and sense of purpose. For the first time, Paul Weller built, rather than fell back, upon his ...Read full review
Setting Sons
Released: 1979
Label: Universal
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The Jam's Setting Sons was originally planned as a concept album about three childhood friends who, upon meeting after some time apart, discover the different directions in which they've grown apart. Only ...Read full review
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