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Paul Weller (born 25 May 1958) is an English singer / songwriter, leader of two successful bands: The Jam and The Style Council. In England, he is recognised as something of a national institution yet, because much of his songwriting is rooted in English culture, he has remained essentially a national rather than an international star.
Born John Paul Weller in Stanley Road, Woking, he was also a central figure in the Mod revival.
As the leader of the Jam, Paul Weller fronted the most popular British band of the punk era, influencing legions of English rockers that ranged from his mod-revival contemporaries to the Smiths in the ’80s and Oasis in the ’90s. During the final days of the Jam, he developed a fascination with Motown and soul, which led him to form the sophisti-pop group the Style Council in 1983. As the Style Council’s career progressed, Weller’s interest in soul developed into an infatuation with jazz-pop and house music, which eventually led to gradual erosion of his audience — by 1990, he couldn’t get a record contract in the UK, where he had previously been worshipped as a demi-god. As a solo artist, Weller returned to soul music as an inspiration, cutting it with the progressive, hippie tendencies of Traffic. Weller’s solo records were more organic and rootsier than the Style Council, which helped him regain his popularity within Britain.
Born John Paul Weller in Stanley Road, Woking, he was also a central figure in the Mod revival.
As the leader of the Jam, Paul Weller fronted the most popular British band of the punk era, influencing legions of English rockers that ranged from his mod-revival contemporaries to the Smiths in the ’80s and Oasis in the ’90s. During the final days of the Jam, he developed a fascination with Motown and soul, which led him to form the sophisti-pop group the Style Council in 1983. As the Style Council’s career progressed, Weller’s interest in soul developed into an infatuation with jazz-pop and house music, which eventually led to gradual erosion of his audience — by 1990, he couldn’t get a record contract in the UK, where he had previously been worshipped as a demi-god. As a solo artist, Weller returned to soul music as an inspiration, cutting it with the progressive, hippie tendencies of Traffic. Weller’s solo records were more organic and rootsier than the Style Council, which helped him regain his popularity within Britain.
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local_boy wrote:
looking forward to new album. new song sounding good
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joecotton_25 wrote:
"7 & 3 Is The Strikers Name" ;) liking it, and liking that im seeing him in 2 weeks!
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mduchezeau wrote:
I'm looking for two tickets to see Paul Weller at Warwick Arts Centre on December 11th. If anyone has two spare and wants to do business through Scarlet Mist -http://www.scarletmist.com/default.asp - please let me know!
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vodenapushka wrote:
I think that is tragic that "Brand New Start" is not even on Top 15.. ..shame shame..
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f0rce0fnature wrote:
He's quite funky, I love it
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lovedecember wrote:
my hero
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gabethevegan wrote:
Dont know if age is fucking with my Critical Faculty..but i have been listening to more of his stuff, and finding i am changing some of my opinions.....and Esp" Broken Stones"It's taken me years to appreciate the craft of this record..Almost perfection but one the best English songs written in the last 25 Years,( fuck Angels by Robbie and Chum)..Lyrically its so sure of itself not once stretching for a false Metaphor or Simile.The imagery is just astounding without bringing attention to itself Musically its on the button, just one over cluttered moment..And Paul turns in a Great Soulful Vocal which puts him up there with his Heroes..This Track has heft and an emotional Punch that leaves u stunned but smiling .Got a Feeling Paul Weller would hate me saying this..This is a Poetry ..lovely Stuff.Gabe
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lukeyhenriques wrote:
Weller is the man!!!
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agilsen14 wrote:
salute!!!
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FutureGods wrote:
COLIN MACINTYRE (AKA MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY) - NEW ALBUM 'ISLAND' OUT NOW IN EUROPE & USA & CANADA!! US/ UK TOUR DATES OCTOBER 2009 http://www.itunes.com/colinmacintyre http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11184154276 **** Clash **** Daily Mirror **** Mojo **** The Times Album of the Week: Daily Mirror/Sunday Mail/Daily Record USA Tues 6th Oct : NEW YORK The Living Room (8pm) Thur 8th Oct: BROOKLYN Union Hall UK 15th Oct EDINBURGH The Voodoo Rooms 16th Oct GLASGOW Stereo 18th Oct INVERNESS Hootenanny 19th Oct SHEFFIELD Leadmill 20th Oct BRISTOL The Thekla 21st Oct LONDON The Lexington (Fleur-de-Lys Club) 22nd Oct MANCHESTER Night & Day 23rd Oct NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms 27th Oct BRIGHTON Latest Music Bar 28th Oct BIRMINGHAM Glee Club 29th Oct MINEHEAD (Somerset) The Hobbyhorse 6th Nov LIVERPOOL Zanzibar (Liverpool Music Week) Ticket & info details: http://www.colinmacintyre.com
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Wellalive wrote:
We all love this man. Awesome. Long Live the Modfather..................http://www.wellalive.co.uk
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JackArmistead wrote:
Amongst butterflies!
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adachin wrote:
The Changingman is the best.
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road_to_ruin wrote:
Time passes!! And Above the clouds. Those are my favourite.
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Lars_K wrote:
What do you think are his most beautiful songs? Mine are: -Time passes... -I should have been there to inspire you -and ofcourse; You Do Something To Me
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AntonFjordson wrote:
and what's up with the Kings of Leon event?
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LiamGallagher wrote:
What has Ray Davies done the last 30 years??
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onart wrote:
Wer dieses ueberbewerteten Duchschnittsmusiker mit Groessen wie Ray Davies (very close similarity nach Angaben von lastfm) vergleicht, tut mir leid.
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tug_of_war wrote:
Musical Hero
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mediOn_ wrote:
впоряде дядя
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Caird Hall, Dundee, United Kingdom
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Victoria Theatre, Halifax, United Kingdom
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Evening all Here's an exciting prospect! We’ve got two VIP tickets to give away in a competition for Paul’s forthcoming date at the Eden Project Sessions on Friday 10th July. …
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