The Jam
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1972 in Woking, Surrey, England
- Died: 11 December 1982, Brighton, East Sussex, England
- Active: 1972 - 1982
Biography
The Jam were an English rock band formed in Woking, Surrey, in 1972, consisting of Paul Weller on vocals and guitar, Bruce Foxton on bass and vocals, and Rick Buckler on drums. Blending punk, mod, soul and rhythm and blues, the trio released six studio albums and 18 consecutive UK Top 40 singles between 1977 and 1982, including the number one hits 'Going Underground' and 'Town Called Malice'. Weller ended the band in December 1982 and later formed *The Style Council*.
Genres
The Jam Discography
- In the City (1977) - Album - rated 3.64/5
- This Is the Modern World (1977) - Album - rated 3.53/5
- All Mod Cons (1978) - Album - rated 4.02/5
- Setting Sons (1979) - Album - rated 4.17/5
- Sound Affects (1980) - Album - rated 4.06/5
- The Gift (1982) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Dig the New Breed (1982) - Compilation - rated 3.6/5
- Snap! (1983) - Compilation - rated 4.18/5
- Two Classic Albums From The Jam [This Is the Modern World / All Mod Cons] (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.92/5
- 45rpm: The Singles 1977-79 (2001) - Compilation - rated 4.2/5
- 45rpm: The Singles 1980-82 (2001) - Compilation - rated 4.2/5
Members
- Paul Weller - vocals, guitar (1972–1982)
- Bruce Foxton - bass, vocals (1972–1982)
- Rick Buckler - drums (1972–1982)