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The Jam Prepping DVD, New Album 
Billboard 2/1/08 Now that they've got their show on the road, there should be some new product from From The Jam in the near future. Bassist Bruce Foxton -- who along with original Jam drummer Rick Buckler leads the revived version of the legendary punk/new wave band -- tells Billboard.com that From The Jam hopes to release both a live DVD and possibly an album of new material, and perhaps both this year. The DVD is a done deal; the group -- which also includes guitarists David Moore and Russell Hastings in place of original frontman Paul Weller -- filmed a December show in London, which it plans to release in May. As for new material, Foxton says From The Jam plans to start rehearsing song ideas in April, after the group finishes its early-year tour commitments. "There will be new material, (but) it probably won't see the light of day until the end of this year," he says. "We've got a few good ideas kicking around. We'll see what we come up with. We don't want to rush it. There's no pressure from a record label or anybody. It's a great position to be in." While Foxton says it's "premature" to guess what the group's original songs will sound like, he notes that "it's not that dissimilar from (the Jam) from the rhythm section department" but notes that Hastings and Moore will likely bring some different influences and sounds to the mix. "It's experimental," Foxton says. "When we go into the studio, that's when we'll really see what we've got." Similarly, he's not predicting whether From The Jam will be as politically minded as the Jam was. "I'm not sure what direction we're gonna go in," Foxton says. "We're not sure who will actually come to the forefront on the lyrical side yet." Whatever transpires, however, Foxton says he and Buckler are pleased that From The Jam is doing good business on the road and feeding the Jam appetite that still exists more than 25 years after the original group split. "The audience is coming out in hundreds and thousands," Foxton reports. "Everybody is kind of a winner with this. The audience do want to hear the music performed again. There are a lot of cover bands out there playing Jam songs, so why don't we get out there with two-thirds of the original band and play these songs? It's more credible, you know?" | |
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Billboard 2/1/08 Now that they've got their show on the road, there should be some new product from From The Jam in the near future. Bassist Bruce Foxton -- who along with original Jam drummer Rick Buckler leads the revived version of the legendary punk/new wave band -- tells Billboard.com that From The Jam hopes to release both a live DVD and possibly an album of new material, and perhaps both this year. The DVD is a done deal; the group -- which also includes guitarists David Moore and Russell Hastings in place of original frontman Paul Weller -- filmed a December show in London, which it plans to release in May. As for new material, Foxton says From The Jam plans to start rehearsing song ideas in April, after the group finishes its early-year tour commitments. "There will be new material, (but) it probably won't see the light of day until the end of this year," he says. "We've got a few good ideas kicking around. We'll see what we come up with. We don't want to rush it. There's no pressure from a record label or anybody. It's a great position to be in." While Foxton says it's "premature" to guess what the group's original songs will sound like, he notes that "it's not that dissimilar from (the Jam) from the rhythm section department" but notes that Hastings and Moore will likely bring some different influences and sounds to the mix. "It's experimental," Foxton says. "When we go into the studio, that's when we'll really see what we've got." Similarly, he's not predicting whether From The Jam will be as politically minded as the Jam was. "I'm not sure what direction we're gonna go in," Foxton says. "We're not sure who will actually come to the forefront on the lyrical side yet." Whatever transpires, however, Foxton says he and Buckler are pleased that From The Jam is doing good business on the road and feeding the Jam appetite that still exists more than 25 years after the original group split. "The audience is coming out in hundreds and thousands," Foxton reports. "Everybody is kind of a winner with this. The audience do want to hear the music performed again. There are a lot of cover bands out there playing Jam songs, so why don't we get out there with two-thirds of the original band and play these songs? It's more credible, you know?" The Jam without Paul Weller ain't The Jam. They should call themselves The Scam. There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently | |
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Shapeshifter said: Copycat said:
Billboard 2/1/08 Now that they've got their show on the road, there should be some new product from From The Jam in the near future. Bassist Bruce Foxton -- who along with original Jam drummer Rick Buckler leads the revived version of the legendary punk/new wave band -- tells Billboard.com that From The Jam hopes to release both a live DVD and possibly an album of new material, and perhaps both this year. The DVD is a done deal; the group -- which also includes guitarists David Moore and Russell Hastings in place of original frontman Paul Weller -- filmed a December show in London, which it plans to release in May. As for new material, Foxton says From The Jam plans to start rehearsing song ideas in April, after the group finishes its early-year tour commitments. "There will be new material, (but) it probably won't see the light of day until the end of this year," he says. "We've got a few good ideas kicking around. We'll see what we come up with. We don't want to rush it. There's no pressure from a record label or anybody. It's a great position to be in." While Foxton says it's "premature" to guess what the group's original songs will sound like, he notes that "it's not that dissimilar from (the Jam) from the rhythm section department" but notes that Hastings and Moore will likely bring some different influences and sounds to the mix. "It's experimental," Foxton says. "When we go into the studio, that's when we'll really see what we've got." Similarly, he's not predicting whether From The Jam will be as politically minded as the Jam was. "I'm not sure what direction we're gonna go in," Foxton says. "We're not sure who will actually come to the forefront on the lyrical side yet." Whatever transpires, however, Foxton says he and Buckler are pleased that From The Jam is doing good business on the road and feeding the Jam appetite that still exists more than 25 years after the original group split. "The audience is coming out in hundreds and thousands," Foxton reports. "Everybody is kind of a winner with this. The audience do want to hear the music performed again. There are a lot of cover bands out there playing Jam songs, so why don't we get out there with two-thirds of the original band and play these songs? It's more credible, you know?" The Jam without Paul Weller ain't The Jam. They should call themselves The Scam. I agree with this sentence. For me, without the Modfather, it will never be the real Jam. However, I can respect what these guys are doing. They're trying to make a living playing music. And since Paul has made it clear that he has no interest in any kind of reunion, they are hoping that the name of "Jam" will help them in that process. [Edited 2/3/08 13:25pm] | |
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How can it be The Jam without Paul Weller?  "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." |
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Illustrator said: Shapeshifter said: The Jam without Paul Weller ain't The Jam. They should call themselves The Scam. I agree with this sentence. For me, without the Modfather, it will never be the real Jam. However, I can respect what these guys are doing. They're trying to make a living playing music. And since Paul has made it clear that he has no interest in any kind of reunion, they are hoping that the name of "Jam" will help them in that process. [Edited 2/3/08 13:25pm] Not begrudging Rick n Bruce to make money off nostalgia. Everyone else is. It's just completely ridiculous, like The Clash getting back together and touring with a tribute band singer masquerading as Strummer. It's also completely against Weller's original ethos in splitting the band. I think it's just plain sad. Rick Buckler had a tribute band doing called The Gift. Nothing against that. Foxton should just have joined that. There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently | |
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These guys are totally entitled to make any new music they want, and they are totally within their rights to go out and play the songs they originally played, to people who know what they are getting when they buy the tickets.
HOWEVER it is NOT The Jam, and whatever they record isn't going to sit next to The Jam in anyone's collection. Surely?! This is not an exit | |
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rocknrolldave said: These guys are totally entitled to make any new music they want, and they are totally within their rights to go out and play the songs they originally played, to people who know what they are getting when they buy the tickets.
HOWEVER it is NOT The Jam, and whatever they record isn't going to sit next to The Jam in anyone's collection. Surely?! I agree totally. I'm a massive fan of The Jam, saw them live twice and have every release, plus boots. I've also been to see From The Jam and earlier incarnation, The Gift. Although it was a fun nostalgia trip I see no point in buying the dvd or an album of new material as it's not The Jam, something I'm sure Bruce & Rick will admit. Yeah, go and see them live to re-live the old days or experience some of the magic of the live show (which indidentally doesn't capture the incendary fire of The Jam's live shows) but in no way can these be considered "Jam" releases. It would be like seeing The Revolution re-formed without Prince, you may enjoy the show but you wouldn't wanna buy the dvd (or would you???) | |
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Shapeshifter said: Illustrator said: I agree with this sentence. For me, without the Modfather, it will never be the real Jam. However, I can respect what these guys are doing. They're trying to make a living playing music. And since Paul has made it clear that he has no interest in any kind of reunion, they are hoping that the name of "Jam" will help them in that process. Not begrudging Rick n Bruce to make money off nostalgia. Everyone else is. It's just completely ridiculous, like The Clash getting back together and touring with a tribute band singer masquerading as Strummer. It's also completely against Weller's original ethos in splitting the band. I think it's just plain sad. Rick Buckler had a tribute band doing called The Gift. Nothing against that. Foxton should just have joined that. I'm sure that you're not the only one who doesn't like it. I wouldn't go see 'em, either. I wouldn't doubt that there are quite a number of people who will put them down for doing it. However, without their lead singer, what hope do these guys have of anyone seeing 'em unless they front themselves with at least the name. Maybe, they're hoping that the name "Jam" will help in at least putting a few more seats in the theatre. I'm not saying that the plan will work, but, as small as the chances are for them to be able to earn a living playing their music, those already slim chances become even slimmer if they listened to all those whose ctiticized them for that. | |
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Illustrator said: Shapeshifter said: Not begrudging Rick n Bruce to make money off nostalgia. Everyone else is. It's just completely ridiculous, like The Clash getting back together and touring with a tribute band singer masquerading as Strummer. It's also completely against Weller's original ethos in splitting the band. I think it's just plain sad. Rick Buckler had a tribute band doing called The Gift. Nothing against that. Foxton should just have joined that. I'm sure that you're not the only one who doesn't like it. I wouldn't go see 'em, either. I wouldn't doubt that there are quite a number of people who will put them down for doing it. However, without their lead singer, what hope do these guys have of anyone seeing 'em unless they front themselves with at least the name. Maybe, they're hoping that the name "Jam" will help in at least putting a few more seats in the theatre. I'm not saying that the plan will work, but, as small as the chances are for them to be able to earn a living playing their music, those already slim chances become even slimmer if they listened to all those whose ctiticized them for that. I saw the real Jam nine times. They were really something special. I even met them all a few times (they used to let their fans into the soundchecks and they'd hang out, talk and sign autographs). The Jam meant something to a hell of a lot of people in the UK, and still do. I've long parted ways with Weller (who's just plain dreary now), but I'll never begrudge him making crap records and looking like a dried mop because of The Jam - and The Style Council. But, to me - and to everyone else - The Jam was Paul Weller and a kickass rhythm section. There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently | |
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[/quote]Rick Buckler had a tribute band doing called The Gift. Nothing against that. Foxton should just have joined that.[/quote]
He did... From The Jam are the same line-up as The Gift with Bruce added at a later date, whereby they changed the name. | |
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pacey68 said: Rick Buckler had a tribute band doing called The Gift. Nothing against that. Foxton should just have joined that.[/quote]He did... From The Jam are the same line-up as The Gift with Bruce added at a later date, whereby they changed the name.[/quote] Well indeed, but if you're going to join a tribute band to yourself (ooooh, the post-modern irony of it all), don't sully the original brand. There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently | |
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Yeah true but I suppose everybody does it. For years now there have been package tours of 60s bands with key members missing, same with bands like The Drifters, Temptations etc. All a bit cheesy but there's big bucks in nostalgia... if guys wanna have a few beers and jump up & down to The Eton Rifles let them have their fun  | |
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pacey68 said: Yeah true but I suppose everybody does it. For years now there have been package tours of 60s bands with key members missing, same with bands like The Drifters, Temptations etc. All a bit cheesy but there's big bucks in nostalgia... if guys wanna have a few beers and jump up & down to The Eton Rifles let them have their fun
Yeah, good point. They can do that at home though, no? [Edited 2/4/08 13:24pm] There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently | |
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