I saw them at the Rainbow, which I thought was there last gig, but it was at Brighton apparently. Does anyone remember a gig at the Rainbow towards the end.
I remember seeing them at the Rainbow a few times. First they supported the Clash and the Buzzcocks were also on the bill.
Last time I was attacked by some teenage skins. One was trying to pull himself up on my shoulders (I'm 6' 4") to headbutt me. Another literally run on to my fist to which he mate said "leave him alone" in a squeaky voice. They then ran off.
But they also done a gig at the conference centre on 15th December 1979 according to this site: http://www.thejamfan.net/live_recordings.htm which is more likely the one I went to at Brighton. I saw them at wembley arena a bit later.
Devastated when they split, but did get TSC straight away and have followed Weller all through. Felt like I was in David Lines book at times. Enjoyable read if you haven't read it yet.
If you got to the gigs early enough , you used to be allowed to see the sound check and leave and come back later for the gig. I done this at Guildford and Brighton.
Was that last gig a one-off after the run they did at Wembley arena? Just checked my ticket out and I went on Friday 3rd Dec....question, can anyone remember the support act on with the Jam at those Wembley gigs?
Bananarama were support at the gig I went to in Dec '81. Awful, pretty sure they mimed.
We are now further away from the Jam's last concert than the Jam's formation ( in 1972) was from the end of World War II.
As Weller wrote "Hope I die before I get old" : - )
Err, no. The Who's My Generation had that line in 1965. Written by Townsend I believe.
Really, I didn't know that. You'll be telling me The Kinks did David Watts next.
It was a joke hence the smiley : - ). Townsend and the Who were a massive influence on Weller.
I wouldn't dare to presume to educate you Henry - merely providing some additional input for the sake of clarity and for the benefit of those that might not have known. Whatever, the sentiment's a good one, it is better to burn out....
We are now further away from the Jam's last concert than the Jam's formation ( in 1972) was from the end of World War II.
As Weller wrote "Hope I die before I get old" : - )
Err, no. The Who's My Generation had that line in 1965. Written by Townsend I believe.
Really, I didn't know that. You'll be telling me The Kinks did David Watts next.
It was a joke hence the smiley : - ). Townsend and the Who were a massive influence on Weller.
I wouldn't dare to presume to educate you Henry - merely providing some additional input for the sake of clarity and for the benefit of those that might not have known. Whatever, the sentiment's a good one, it is better to burn out....
Hold on Henry. You telling me that Weller, Townsend & Davies aren't the same person? I'm confused now............
We are now further away from the Jam's last concert than the Jam's formation ( in 1972) was from the end of World War II.
As Weller wrote "Hope I die before I get old" : - )
Err, no. The Who's My Generation had that line in 1965. Written by Townsend I believe.
Really, I didn't know that. You'll be telling me The Kinks did David Watts next.
It was a joke hence the smiley : - ). Townsend and the Who were a massive influence on Weller.
I wouldn't dare to presume to educate you Henry - merely providing some additional input for the sake of clarity and for the benefit of those that might not have known. Whatever, the sentiment's a good one, it is better to burn out....
Just too young to see the jam. Saw the style council a couple of times and weller a few times. Also seen from the jam twice, once with rick buckler. They played at the mick jagger centre earlier this year, they were superb.
See Weller and Noel Gallagher do a small benefit do for Steve Marriott at The Astoria
Was that the memorial concert? Wouldn't call it small. Humble Pie played as did the remaining 2 small faces. Plus weller & gallagher of course.
It was 10 years after Marriott died and as you might have guessed from my picture, I was there and wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Was it 2001? Thought it was longer ago than that. Remember it as being a small do, but I was going to see Weller every other week back then so might be mistaken. Got talking to his guitar tech at the bar and he fave me a couple of Weller's plectrums (or so he said). Me mates old man was bouncer that night and I'll never forget when the lights came on, he was standing next to Weller and Gallagher on the stage. Mustard!
See Weller and Noel Gallagher do a small benefit do for Steve Marriott at The Astoria
Was that the memorial concert? Wouldn't call it small. Humble Pie played as did the remaining 2 small faces. Plus weller & gallagher of course.
It was 10 years after Marriott died and as you might have guessed from my picture, I was there and wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Fantastic night, which broke the record for takings behind the bar at an event there. Someone got me a ticket at the last minute and didn't know Humble Pie were playing, thought it was just frampton. I dug out the album I got marriot to sign when I saw him at the tramshed in the 80's, will put a picture of it up tonight.
See Weller and Noel Gallagher do a small benefit do for Steve Marriott at The Astoria
Was that the memorial concert? Wouldn't call it small. Humble Pie played as did the remaining 2 small faces. Plus weller & gallagher of course.
It was 10 years after Marriott died and as you might have guessed from my picture, I was there and wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Fantastic night, which broke the record for takings behind the bar at an event there. Someone got me a ticket at the last minute and didn't know Humble Pie were playing, thought it was just frampton. I dug out the album I got marriot to sign when I saw him at the tramshed in the 80's, will put a picture of it up tonight.
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Still, I'm nicking it for Facebook ;-)
http://store.universal-music.co.uk/restofworld/rock/the-jam-live-in-copenhagen-april-1982-12-vinyl/invt/0602537185955/
Devastated when they split, but did get TSC straight away and have followed Weller all through. Felt like I was in David Lines book at times. Enjoyable read if you haven't read it yet.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Modfather-My-Life-Paul-Weller/dp/0099476592
It was a joke hence the smiley : - ). Townsend and the Who were a massive influence on Weller.
My, my hey hey
Big Country were the support at the last Wembley gigs
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Steve-Marriott-Astoria-Memorial-Concert/dp/B00061Q9HG/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1355401914&sr=1-2