Podcast appearances and mentions of Bruce Foxton

Send us a textSteve Smith of the Vapors stops by to discuss their latest release, Wasp in the Jar, their upcoming tour, and their longevity career. *****Best known for their massive 1980 worldwide hit “Turning Japanese,” The Vapors continue to bring their individually styled brand of music to fans old and new in the form of high-quality live performances and the ongoing development of critically acclaimed new material. The band, formed in 1979, had already gained a substantial live following around their hometown of Guildford, Surrey and in London, when they were brought to large UK audiences with their support slot on The Jam's iconic 1979 “Setting Sons” tour, by then managed by The Jam's Bruce Foxton and Paul Weller's father John. The release of debut single “Prisoners” in 1979 was followed by 1980's “Turning Japanese “alongside the classic first album New Clear Days. The single reached Number 3 in the UK, Number 1 in Australia, and hit the top 10 in both New Zealand and Canada whilst becoming a mainstream Billboard Top 40 hit in the US. The debut album spawned further hits “News At Ten” and” Waiting for the Weekend” before the very different, but equally well received second album “Magnets” arriving in 1981, providing the singles “Spiders” and further hit “Jimmie Jones”, with the band touring extensively in the UK, US and Australia throughout this period. The band parted company late in 1981, with all members going on to have varied and successful careers across the entertainment industry. In 2016, after a decade of Internet clamour for a revival, they announced their reformation for a short series of gigs, including a sell-out show at London's Dingwalls. Over 170 gigs and 2020's comeback album third album Together and several singles later, they're stronger and more relevant than ever. The band continue to write and perform and have completed two headline tours in the UK since the pandemic, as well as appearing at the Pasadena Rose Bowl's “Cruel World” festival in May 2023, touring the US in 2024 and recording their exciting statement fourth album Wasp In A Jar (to be released on 28th February 2025). They continue to deliver polished shows featuring songs spanning their entire 45-year history. Website: https://www.thevapors.co.uk/Lost 80s Live Tickets: https://lost80slive.com/buy-now/*******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest, please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comUpcoming guests can be found: https://dmneedom.com/upcoming-guest Follow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M. NeedomSupport the show

I would like to apologize in advance for my utter failure to mount a proper tribute to The Jam's Rick Buckler on very short notice. Upon hearing news of Rick's passing, I'd planned on playing the widely discussed “fan club” aka boot of ‘In The City' solely featuring Buckler's isolated drum tracks (‘Mo Rick, Mo Problems') but either it's gone missing or this place is an absolute tip (most likely the latter). I'd mentioned this on air and someone kindly offered to bring round their copy of the isolated drum tracks from ‘Setting Sons', which, y'know, in a pinch would have to do. As it turns out, however, this record was actually Bruce Foxton's isolated bass tracks from ‘Setting Sons' which would not be appropriate for this somber occasion.

Treize minutes d'images inédites de Led Zeppelin en concert, tournées au Falkoner Centre de Copenhague (Danemark) en juillet 1979, ont été retrouvées près d'un demi-siècle plus tard. Le percussionniste de King Crimson, Jamie Muir, qui avait quitté le groupe pour devenir moine bouddhiste en 1973, est décédé à l'âge de 82 ans. Rick Buckler, batteur du groupe britannique The Jam, s'est éteint à l'âge de 69 ans. Surprise et belle nouvelle pour les fans de Paul Simon : 7 ans après avoir bouclé sa tournée d'adieu, et malgré ses sévères problèmes d'audition, il reprend la route pour une longue tournée nord-américaine. Mumford and Sons est de retour avec un nouvel album, ‘'RUSHMERE'', leur premier depuis Delta en 2018, sortie prévue pour le 28 mars 2025, on découvre le single "Malibu". Grâce à ses initiatives, FireAid a réussi à collecter un total impressionnant de plus de 100 millions de dollars dont la moitié a été allouée sous forme de subventions destinées aux organisations en première ligne de l'aide aux victimes des incendies. Mots-Clés : lives, Royaume-Uni, Knebworth, Lennart Strom, fan, images, extrait, Black Dog, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, Kashmir, Stairway To Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, solo, guitare, Jimmy Page, batteur, Bill Bruford, page Facebook, Cornouailles, Royaume-Uni, frère, George, album, Larks' Tongues in Aspic, 1973, famille, Woking, maladie, Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton, hommage, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, New York, décision, communiqué de presse, Los Angeles, processus, enregistrement, Dave Cobb, capté, disque, bénéficiaire, subventions, fonds collectés, concerts, Los Angeles. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, en direct chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30 sur votre radio rock'n'pop. Merci pour votre écoute Plus de contenus de Classic 21 sur www.rtbf.be/classic21 Ecoutez-nous en live ici: https://www.rtbf.be/radio/liveradio/classic21 ou sur l'app Radioplayer BelgiqueRetrouvez l'ensemble des contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Découvrez nos autres podcasts : Le journal du Rock : https://audmns.com/VCRYfsPComic Street (BD) https://audmns.com/oIcpwibLa chronique économique : https://audmns.com/NXWNCrAHey Teacher : https://audmns.com/CIeSInQHistoires sombres du rock : https://audmns.com/ebcGgvkCollection 21 : https://audmns.com/AUdgDqHMystères et Rock'n Roll : https://audmns.com/pCrZihuLa mauvaise oreille de Freddy Tougaux : https://audmns.com/PlXQOEJRock&Sciences : https://audmns.com/lQLdKWRCook as You Are: https://audmns.com/MrmqALPNobody Knows : https://audmns.com/pnuJUlDPlein Ecran : https://audmns.com/gEmXiKzRadio Caroline : https://audmns.com/WccemSkAinsi que nos séries :Rock Icons : https://audmns.com/pcmKXZHRock'n Roll Heroes: https://audmns.com/bXtHJucFever (Erotique) : https://audmns.com/MEWEOLpEt découvrez nos animateurs dans cette série Close to You : https://audmns.com/QfFankx

The Vapors are a British new wave and power pop band best known for their 1980 hit “Turning Japanese.” Formed in 1978 in Guildford, England, the band was discovered by Bruce Foxton of The Jam, who helped secure them a management deal. With a sound that blended punchy punk energy and melodic hooks, The Vapors quickly gained attention in the UK music scene.Their debut album, New Clear Days (1980), featured “Turning Japanese,” a song that became an international success, particularly in the U.S. and Australia. Though often misinterpreted, the song's catchy riff and emotional intensity made it a defining anthem of the new wave era. The album also included other notable tracks like “News at Ten” and “Waiting for the Weekend.”Despite their early success, the band struggled with commercial momentum, and their second album, Magnets (1981), showcased a darker, more mature sound. Songs like “Jimmie Jones” tackled deeper themes, but the album failed to achieve the same level of popularity. By 1982, The Vapors disbanded, becoming one of many bands from the era known as one-hit wonders.After a decades-long hiatus, The Vapors reunited in 2016, playing live shows and eventually releasing a third album, Together, in 2020. Their legacy remains tied to the energy and innovation of the early new wave movement, with “Turning Japanese” still resonating in pop culture today.

Baxie speaks with Steve Smith of The Vapors! While most people remember The Vapors for their classic New Wave hit “Turning Japanese” (1980), their two studio albums were loaded with great songs that deserved equal attention. In 2016 The Vapors reformed after a 35-year hiatus. And this March they will release their latest album “Wasp in a Jar”. And it's exceptionally good! Steve talks about the new record, being discovered by Bruce Foxton from The Jam, and about getting back in the road. The Vapors will be coming to the Bosch Theater at the Wang Center in. Boston on August 1st as part of the Lost 80's Live tour—-which includes Big Country, Flock of Seagulls, General Public, Josie Cotton, Belouis Some, and China Crisis! Coming Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

This week on Talking to Mod we are joined again by Russell Hastings singer, songwriter, guitarist and front man with Bruce Foxton in From The Jam returns for another chat, Russell collects Rickenbackers and when not on dry land can be found on his boat!you can find Russell here - https://twitter.com/russellhastingsIf you liked what you heard please follow, like and share.you can find us here https://linktr.ee/themagicmodCreditsBen Taylor - The Magic ModGuest - Russell HastingsIntro music | Da Magic Mod - G-MENProduction - Adam Payne(this was a live recording)Sponsorship - Sams Barbershop Belfasthttps://www.instagram.com/samsbarbershop_belfast/

Straight from seeing Bruce Foxton live in Brisbane, Matt & Sammy dig into The Jam back catalogue for couple of stand out tracks. There's also a bit of 60s r&b, some Britpop old and new, mod revival from Secret Affair, classics from Aretha and The Kinks and a fav from Gorillaz.Tune into new broadcasts of Blow-Up, Sunday from 8 - 10 AM EST / 1 PM - 3 PM GMT, in association with Brisbane's 4ZZZ.For more info visit: https://thefaceradio.com/blow-up///Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Graham interviews the Bass Player from 'The Jam' and 'From The Jam'. The video interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgXy5F8jD2I&t=37s  

Episode 168: Sam Molnar talks Wake Up Woking, Wild Wood at Woking Hospice and a 50 year friendship...On this episode of the podcast, we chat to Sam Molnar and hear his incredible connections with Paul Weller from The Jam to now...We'll discover how he's become Sammy Carpet to the Weller family... how he created Wake Up Woking and an incredible homecoming gig in 2010... which featured live music from Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Steve Brookes and Paul's first gig in his home-town for 30 years.More up to date, Sam came up with the idea for the Wild Wood Garden at Woking Hospice which Paul opened in 2022, raising further awareness and much needed funds for the hospice... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I chat with Bob Manton and 'Just Jeff' Shadbolt from Purple Hearts. Formed in 1978, they were a mod-influenced band that blended elements of post-punk, new wave, and mod revival, creating a distinct and energetic sound that resonated with a wide audience beyond the confines of the mod scene.We talk about their discovery of The Jam as punk loving teenagers in Essex, to the creation of their first band The Sockets and an original punk rock opera inspired by a NME cartoon strip that poked fun of Paul, Bruce and Rick...That band turned into Purple Hearts and a more mod-influenced sound, which, thanks largely to The Jam, was beginning to capture public attention.The band even went on to support The Jam in 1981 - and Paul Weller even produced and played on a couple of songs for what would have been their second album...As you'll hear on the podcast, whilst they were often associated with the mod scene, Purple Hearts transcended categorization, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of their audience that continues to beat strong over four decades later. Their unique blend of music and passion for mod culture set them apart, making them not just a mod band, but a band that truly loved and embodied the mod spirit.For the latest news on the band - head to their Facebook group here...The BandBob's distinct vocals and Jeff's skilled bass-guitar work formed the foundation of the band's sound with guitarist, Simon Stebbing and Gary Sparks on drums. Their partnership went beyond just musical collaboration – it was a meeting of minds that allowed Purple Hearts to craft songs that resonated deeply with their audience.The FansPurple Hearts' connection with their audience wasn't just ephemeral; it was deeply personal and lasting. The band's lyrics spoke to the realities of everyday life, love, and the struggles of youth, resonating with fans across generations. Their relatable songs weren't confined to a specific time or place, giving them a timeless appeal that continues to draw listeners in. This connection wasn't solely about the music; it was about sharing experiences and emotions that have universal relevance.The Weller ConnectionPurple Hearts signed to Chris Parry's Fiction Records label in 1979.You may remember Chris from Episode 76 as the man who signed The Jam to Polydor!.When that deal came to an end, Paul Weller produced a couple of demos for the band - also playing and providing backing vocals on Plane Crash and Concrete Mixer.In February 1981, Purple Hearts supported The Jam on tour dates at Sheerwater Youth Club Woking, Norwich University, Nottingham University and Crawley Leisure Centre. Bob and Jeff also mentioned Brighton, although I haven't managed to find a live date in 1981 for that in the archives.... do let me know people!Photo on the cover - Martyn Goddard (Podcast Guest 41) also took the shot for the cover of their single "My Life's a Jigsaw" on Safari Records.In 2021, Bob and Jeff created PH2 (Internationally known as Purple Hearts 2) and released a couple of new singles - Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Steve Cradock - 1974 / You Can't Tell Me Lies and Urban Soul / Livin' in the 70's.In a further link with The Jam , you can see Purple Hearts on the road in 2023 and 2024 supporting Bruce Foxton and Russell Hasting's From The Jam... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Dominic Green. Dom is a historian and columnist, and he used to be a musician. He is a contributor to the Wall Street Journal and a columnist for the Washington Examiner and Jewish Chronicle. Check him out on Twitter at @DrDominicGreen.Dominic's Music Pick: The JamIn some ways, this is one of the most necessary episodes of Political Beats ever. In other ways, this is one of the most obscure episodes of Political Beats ever. So come on in, Smithers-Jones, take a seat and a weight off your feet, because I've some news to tell you: The Jam is the most important and consequential British rock group that nobody outside of music nerds and record store clerks in America even knew existed. Paul Weller (guitar, vocals, primary songwriting), Bruce Foxton (bass, vocals, secondary songwriting), and Rick Buckler (drums) formed the late Seventies U.K. punk era's greatest power trio by explicitly patterning themselves off of the "straight lines" musical attack of mid Sixties mod-era Pete Townshend and The Who. They then almost immediately began to develop an approach that, by the time of All Mod Cons (1978), had evolved into a unique musical and lyrical response to the massive societal upheaval and displacement of the early Thatcher era. Even as The Jam sought and achieved universal critical acclaim and commercial success in Great Britain -- Paul Weller would later be dubbed "The Modfather" by '90s U.K. Britpop bands such as Oasis, Blur, and Teenage Fanclub -- their legacy failed to translate nearly anywhere else, and particularly to the United States. It's no mystery as to why: The Jam's lyrics and themes (driven by Weller) were uniquely British in a way few other top-tier rock artists' had been since the heyday of Ray and Dave Davies with the Kinks in the late Sixties. But these themes are nevertheless emotionally universal and humane, and the music? Oh, the music, my friends. If you are a Brit or a Jam fan of long-standing, then prepare for a delightful stroll through one mind-blowing punk, power-pop, or even string-laden art-rock memory after another. If you are new to The Jam -- and we must assume that many of you are -- prepare to be mowed down by a youth explosion as one pop masterpiece after another is brought to your attention for the first time. Some people might get some pleasure out of hate but you? You've enough already on your plate with this episode. Click play, and soon you'll be going underground.

WE ARE THE PODS! WE ARE THE PODS.....What's your most loved and least favorite song on the Jam's Compact Snap?! For the third of our four-episode series of Greatest Hits episodes, Jim chose the shorter, 21 song version of the Jam's Snap, still resulting in our longest episode to date. Not just the most songs we've ever talked about but no less than four guest rankers weighed with their favorite Jams! Vino Martinez from the San Diego Weller-influenced band the Bassics, Bay Area teen Mod and worldwide favorite Bart Davenport, actual British person Richie Merrett from Airhead and Modernation plus Style Council percussionist Gary Wallis all chime in with opinions. A rare non-Adam production edited by Sam! Listen at WeWillRankYouPod.com, Apple, Spotify or your local tube station. Follow us and weigh in with your favorites on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @wewillrankyoupod . FILE UNDER/SPOILERS: In the City, the Kinks, Away from the Numbers, Mod revival, All Around the World, Oasis, The Modern World, Bart Davenport, News of the World, the Who, Billy Hunt, we are the mods, English Rose, suits, Mr. Clean, Rickenbacker, David Watts, Bruce Foxton, A Bomb in Wardour Street, Paul Weller, Down in the Tube Station at Midnight, Tom Jones, Strange Town, From the Jam, The Butterfly Collector, Gary Wallis, When You're Young, the Event, Smithers-Jones, Manual Scan, Thick as Thieves, power pop, The Eton Rifles, the Beatles, Going Underground, anglophile, Dreams of Children, Rick Buckler, That's Entertainment, Vespa, Start!, Man in the Corner Shop, the Clash, Funeral Pyre, the Loved Ones, Absolute Beginners, The Style Council, Tales from the Riverbank, Taxman, Town Called Malice, new wave, Precious, the Bassics, The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow), punk rock, Beat Surrender US: http://www.WeWillRankYouPod.com wewillrankyoupod@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/WeWillRankYouPod http://www.instagram.com/WeWillRankYouPod http://www.twitter.com/WeWillRankYouPo http://www.YourOlderBrother.com (Sam's music page) http://www.YerDoinGreat.com (Adam's music page) https://open.spotify.com/user/dancecarbuzz (Dan's playlists)

In episode #109 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings, who team up once again to release their third album together 'The Butterfly Effect.' In this interview, Bruce and Russell talk about writing and recording The Butterfly Effect through lockdown, their musical influences, playing live with their band From the Jam and lots more. Check out the article on XS Noize https://bityl.co/FYnm Follow XS Noize: Website - https://www.xsnoize.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/xsnoizemusic Twitter - https://twitter.com/xsnoizemusic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xsnoizemusic/

It's a huge honour to be able to bring you this podcast chat as I'm joined by The Jam legend, Bruce Foxton. A man whose bass lines, and style of playing, are amongst some of the most recognisable on the planet. Often identifiable after just a few notes. Down at the Tube Station at Midnight, In The Crowd, The Eton Rifles, Funeral Pyre, Pretty Green, Going Underground... I could easily go on... We hear how he joined the band - a line up of Paul Weller, Rick Buckler and Steve Brookes in 1974 and his viewpoint on the band's incredible journey through live gigs and studio recordings to their huge success and, quite rightly, a whole heap of moments that he is massively proud of. We also get the story of the band's split in 1982 from his point of view and the subsequent recording and release of his first solo album - Touch Sensitive - in 1984. I was lucky enough to be in the audience when Bruce joined Paul Weller's solo show in 2010 for a very special night at London's Royal Albert Hall so hearing the story of the reconnection of their friendship after so many years of no communication was fascinating. We also chat about From The Jam and the new Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings album The Butterfly Effect which is set for release on Friday October 28th. You can order at foxtonandhastings.tmstor.es Please share on your social media channels, leave a review and if you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee at paulwellerfanpodcast.com/store

Ahead of Tuesday's Drive I was joined by Bruce Foxton and Russel Hostings of From The Jam. After The Jam split, bassist Bruce Foxton formed From The Jam to continue touring the band's huge hits and since joining forces Foxton & Hastings have released two studio albums. It was great to chat to both of them ahead of their third studio album, The Butterfly Effect. We covered all sorts from what it's like playing The Jam's hits live, how a Covid induced touring break lead them to the studio and what we've got to look forward to in the new album. Plus a top tip for drying a wet phone and a few thoughts on the charts and modern radio. Lula by Foxton & Hastings is out now. Click here to listen on Spotify. The new album ‘The Butterfly Effect' is due out on 28th October 2022.

A different kind of episode this week with The Jam drummer, Rick Buckler. This recording was taken from a Q&A event in August 2022 at St Peters, Brighton for the This is the Modern World exhibition... Rick was one-third of the powerhouse sound of The Jam along with Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton. The band had 18 consecutive UK Top 40 singles from their debut in 1977 to their break-up in December 1982, including four No 1 hits. Find out more in the show notes for this podcast at paulwellerfanpodcast.com/episode-110-rick-buckler-part2 If you enjoy this episode of the podcast - please share on your social media channels - and leave a review and if you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee at paulwellerfanpodcast.com/store

Steve ‘Tufty' Carver is my very special guest on this episode - recorded in front of a live audience at London's Cockpit Theatre. Woking born and bred, Steve has been friends with Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton, and Rick Buckler for over 45 years. Known to everyone as Tufty - he calls himself ‘a friend, fan and eventually a "roadie" with The Jam', and shares plenty of stories - from watching his mates going from playing gigs in Woking to Wembley, to the World. To quote Tufty "I will never every say that is was nothing really. It was everything. Life changing moments!" Thanks for listening - make sure that you subscribe / follow and leave a review - and if you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee (£3) at paulwellerfanpodcast.com/shop

The Paul Weller Fan Podcast will be recorded live for two very special episodes at a London Theatre on Sunday 13th March Head to my website paulwellerfanpodcast.com for more info Sunday 13 March - The venue is The Cockpit – NW8 8EH. Tickets are available now – Click here to book yours at thecockpit.org.uk Full price: £12.50 Concessions: £11.50 (£1 + 3% booking fee) Doors open 12.30pm – Show starts at 1pm – The event will end by 3.45pm Hosted by Dan Jennings – live from The Cockpit. A radio broadcaster who gave up a career with one big regret. Never getting to interview his hero , the legendary British musician Paul Weller. This podcast exists purely to solve that issue. Welcome to Desperately Seeking Paul – Live! Join us for a celebration from In The City to Fat Pop with everything in between. This event will host episodes with two Weller-loving legends. Episode 88 – Steve ‘Tufty' Carver Woking born and bred, Steve has been friends with Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton, and Rick Buckler for over 45 years. Known to everyone as Tufty - he calls himself ‘a friend, fan and eventually a "roadie" with The Jam', and promises plenty of stories from watching "my mates going from playing gigs in Woking to Wembley, to the World". Episode 89 – Gary Crowley Gary Crowley's career in music began in the late 1970s when he founded the new-wave fanzine 'The Modern World' despite still being a schoolboy at the time. When Gary was 15, he telephoned Paul Weller's Maybury home with the hope of securing an interview with The Jam star for his fanzine. A highly-respected music fanatic, Gary has interviewed some the biggest names in music including Oasis, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Supergrass, Radiohead, Manic Street Preachers, The Sex Pistols, The Clash…the list is endless! Each episode will record for around an hour with a break in between for refreshments!

Guy Pratt has been a crucial member of the rhythm section of megastars such as Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Robert Palmer, Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Jimmy Page, David Coverdale, Womack & Womack, and The Smiths. And when he's not been parading his talents live on the stages of every stadium, concert hall and festival around the world, he has been a favourite studio bassist and accompanying singer for the biggest recording artists including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Iggy Pop, The Pretenders, Echo and The Bunnymen and McFly. His one-man show is all about life at the pointy end of the music business; Guy regales audiences with stories from behind the scenes. His self-deprecating wit is irresistible, and his rip-roaring anecdotes are brilliant and outrageous. This is an evening which is both funny and frank with enough insider's references to satisfy even aficionados — and he'll be bringing his beloved vintage Fender bass to demonstrate his craft. Guy is also a composer who has won a Grammy and been nominated for two Ivor Novello Awards – not bad for a bloke who just “hangs around with the band”! Please welcome bassist/ singer/ songwriter/ composer/ record producer /comedian/ actor/ author… best known for performing with Pink Floyd (David Gilmour & Nick Mason) … GUY PRATT to Interviewing the Legends… Purchase My Bass and Other Animals  By GUY PRATT Available at amazon.com Guy Pratt came of age just as playing bass became sexy. In spurning the guitar solo, punk put the low-end on more of an equal footing—or maybe it was just that Paul Simonon and Bruce Foxton were pretty cool. Either way, people were trying out the basslines of "White Man in Hammersmith Palais" or "Peaches." Having dallied with Funkapolitan, Pratt suddenly found himself on Top of the Pops and supporting David Bowie with the smooth Australian outfit Icehouse. At a ludicrously young age he became a sought-after bass player to the stars, finding himself crawling from studios to bars and from hotels to stadiums with the likes of Robert Palmer, Womack & Womack, Bernard Edwards, Bryan Ferry, and David Crosby. The 1980s were in their prime, and with a number of Crolla-suited appearances in windswept videos behind him, he was invited to join Pink Floyd for a series of stadium extravaganzas to make Bono & Co. look fairly modest. He was in The Smiths for a week, has traveled through customs in a wheelchair after a flight with Jimmy Page, spent time in the studio with Michael Jackson, and has lived to tell all. This autobiographical account emerges from the successful stand-up tour of the same name, charting his journey from a Mod band to playing with Roxy Music at Live 8.   For more information  about GUY PRATT Visit www.guypratt.com official website www.facebook.com/guy.pratt.officialebsite facebook https://twitter.com/guypratt twitter https://www.thesaucerfulofsecrets.com/ Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets www.pinkfloyd.com   PURCHASE   RAY'S BEST-SELLING BOOK ENTITLED THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES SERIES ONE   CHRONICLES, TRUTHS, CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS THAT SET US FREE  …Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock legends the world will ever know. CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA…  JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER...  RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER...  ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE' SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST   BOOK REVIEW -By Literary Titan (5) STARS   Support us!

The latest episode of the podcast which asks; if David picked potatoes on Jack Heap's playing field for one hour, how many Fumanchews would he able to cram into his gaping maw? Once again, Pop-Crazed Youngsters, Team Chart Music has returned to the safety of the late Seventies, and your panel is a) having their crayons thrown out of the window after an incident that could have been ripped from The Shining, b) being disappointed by Scalextric, and c) getting their arse tanned over an art installation on some concrete staircases. And all the time, the terror of Punk is looming, and no-one – particularly the canine population – is safe.As it turns out, the only Punk-free zone at this time is the episode of The Pops we're about to get stuck into. Like David's Scalextric, the show – in Robin Nash's safer-than-safe pair of hands – is running on rails by now. Unlike David's Scalextric, everything fits together, and nothing is skidding off the table and smashing against the wall. This is Top Of The Pops in its purest form, Pop-Crazed Youngsters, and we savour every mouthful of it for over six hours.Musicwise, it's a veritable bestiary of Pop Gargantua, with Xmas on the way, some huge LP drops this week, and the Monsters of the Hit Parade already starting to fight over your forthcoming record token. Paul Weller makes a doomed attempt to get the BBC to post his guitar to his girlfriend. The Carpenters say hello to some aliens. The Barron Knights dare to have a pop at The Old Sailor. Freddie Mercury pitches up dressed like a bottle of Sheridan's. Legs & Co hit up a sari shop in Shepherds Bush for a game of Sexy Lady Croquet. Status Quo predate Abba with an avatar bassist. Actual David Bowie pitches up to the studio, but can't be bothered to button up his cuffs. Showaddywaddy have a group huddle. And Abba get down to a proper session of Scandinavian Sorry. All brought to you by Peter Powell in his debut TOTP appearance, and he immediately hits the ground running, even if he has to be nudged by the gallery into putting himself about with the maidens of the studio.David Stubbs and Taylor Parkes join Al Needham for an intense drill into '77, veering off on such tangents as the Great Dog Collar Crimewave of Coventry, why trying to crush a tennis ball on the school playground in order to impress girls is a wrong ‘un, NASA convincing aliens that British people are big Medieval jessies, the ELO-Faust War, Dave Lee Travis annoying Brian May, a review of Dave Bartram's 2005 travelogue of caravan parks, Bruce Foxton stroke fiction, and the GOLDEN FLEECE OF CHART MUSIC has been located. Oh, the swearing in this one… Video Playlist | Subscribe | Facebook | Twitter | The Chart Music Wiki | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Taylor Parkes, David Stubbs and Al Needham finish off this episode of The Pops in fine style. David Bowie watches his mate cheat on his missus up against a wall. Showaddywaddy nick some girl's silver top hat with ‘VOTE FONZIE' on it. Abba eschew all that Pop-A-Matic rammel and deliver another whopper of a #1. And Smokie are represented by a black void. PLUS Dave Bartram's travelogue of rubbish holiday parks, what an audition for Opportunity Knocks looks like, and some properly obscene Bruce Foxton stroke fiction… Video Playlist | Subscribe | Facebook | Twitter | The Chart Music Wiki | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hola a todos, tal y como avisé por las redes sociales, mi actividad podcastil se iba a ver resentida por cuestiones del trabajo. No obstante, aún quedaba una conversación pendiente con el escritor Javier J. Valencia sobre David Bowie.. y aquí está. Aunque lógicamente, y como suele ocurrir, no sólo hablamos de El Delgado Duque Blanco: David Lynch, Marvel, Star Wars, incluso Messi y más cabe en nuestra charla... de ahí que este capítulo se llame: MOVIDAS MAZO TOCHAS. Con todo sazonado con fragmentos de la música del hombre que se dejó llamar Ziggy Stardust, cuyos títulos podréis encontrar en la descripción del podcast. Deseando que este no sea el último capitulo, por ahora sólo os dejo un abrazo y que nos sigamos escuchando dentro de poco. TEMAS: • Ragazzo solo, ragazza sola (Versión italiana de “Space Oddity”) • Jump, they say • I feel free • The hearts filthy lesson • The mand who sold the world • Thursday's child • Day-in, Day-out (Versión en castellano) • China Girl • Look back in anger '88 • Slow burn • The next day • Valentine's day • Blackstar • Magic Dance • Sense of doubt • This is not America (directo) • Word on a wing • I can't give everything away • Sue (or in a season of crime) • Let's Dance (Versión de ensayo de la banda tributo Rock and Roll Suicide) NOTA: Cuando hablo de el guitarrista de The Jam en realidad me quería referir al bajista Bruce Foxton, imagino que se me cruzó un cable pensando en The Police.

My very special guest on this episode is Rick Buckler - drummer for The Jam! Described as 'the big beat behind all of those great songs' and 'the perfect drummer for the perfect bands', Rick tells his story from the early days learning the instrument, to meeting Paul, Steve Brookes and Bruce Foxton at Sheerwater School in Woking. We hear about the early days playing 50s and 60s favourites around Surrey to finding their own voice through a blend of rock, punk, mod and new wave, to signing with Polydor through to those incredible singles, albums, live performances and the personal triumphs - and ultimately how it all came to an end in 1982. A man proud of the legacy and music that endures to this day. You can also find out more by reading Rick's story in the book - That's Entertainment: My Life in The Jam- written with Ian Snowball - available here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thats-Entertainment-My-Life-Jam/dp/1783057947/   ** If you've enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review and tell your friends! Plus if you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) Buy me a coffee on ko-fi

The Michael Anthony Show returns for Episode 118 with legendary drummer Rick Buckler. A founding member of one of the most culturally significant bands of the 20th century alongside school mates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton, Buckler opens up of the the rise of the mod movements leading three piece, as well the groups now infamous split in 1982. Now approaching forty years since Rick has spoken to his one time friend and Rock icon Weller, the Woking man offers fascinating insight to the complexities of the relationship as well as what could have been different for the band once on the cusp of world stardom with songs such as 'That's Entertainment' and 'Town Called Malice'.Many other topics discussed throughout. Available now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. MA Show.Support the show (https://open.spotify.com/show/0sP68DtD7qCl4Rs2wGKJD4)

Interview highlights from Wickham Festival 2016 featuring Toyah Willcox, Tony Hadley, Bruce Foxton, Rod Clements, Gregor Kincaid and Winters Hill. (Part 2/2) Twitter: @festivalwickham Instagram: @wickhamfestival

Episode 3's guest is Singer / Songwriter Russell Hastings (From The Jam) The only frontman to work with both Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton since Paul Weller split The Jam in 1982. His work with Bruce has also seen him also work alongside Paul Weller, Wilko Johnson and Steve Cropper to name just a few As a genuine Jam fan, his passion and understanding of The Jam's history is second to none and has toured the world playing to packed houses of Jam fans for years. Russell was also co writer on Bruce Foxton's last album "Back In The Room" which reached Number 21 in the Independent album charts and was received with great acclaim. If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) Buy me a coffee on ko-fi

A Jam packed episode including an interview with MITCH MURRAY CBE, a songwriter/producer whose records have sold HALF A BILLION copies worldwide - RUSSELL HASTINGS, singer and guitarist alongside Bruce Foxton from THE JAM - and a specially curated list from Mauri from the History of Rock by Ranker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RockerMike and Rob discuss the history of the Irish Punk:Stiff Little Fingers/The Undertones. tiff Little Fingers are a punk rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. They formed in 1977, at the height of the Troubles. They started out as a schoolboy band called Highway Star, doing rock covers, until they discovered punk. Origin: Belfast, United Kingdom (1977) Members: Jake Burns, Ali McMordie, Ian McCallum, Steve Grantley, Bruce Foxton, Henry Cluney, Jim Reilly, Dolphin Taylor, Brian Faloon, Gordon Blair Genres: Punk rock, Pop-punk https://slf.rocks/home-base https://m.facebook.com/StiffLittleFingers/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bt3I0VkmYuPvP57sxokab https://www.discogs.com/artist/83072-Stiff-Little-Fingers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBYoNYuUVk0&autoplay=1 The Undertones are a rock band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1974. From 1975 to 1983, the Undertones consisted of Feargal Sharkey, John O'Neill, Damian O'Neill, Michael Bradley and Billy Doherty. Origin: Londonderry, United Kingdom (1975) Members: Damian O'Neill, Paul McLoone, Michael Bradley, Billy Doherty, Feargal Sharkey, John O'Neill Genres: Punk rock, Pop-punk, Power pop, New wave http://theundertones.com/_/Home.html https://www.discogs.com/artist/64687-The-Undertones https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTheUndertones/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WRStKp4ihGVUzlzWfv1Qt https://www.umusicpub.com/uk/Artists/T/The-Undertones.aspx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PinCg7IGqHg&autoplay=1 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1566287/ Please follow us on Youtube,Facebook,Instagram,Twitter,Patreon and at www.gettinglumpedup.com Get your T-shirt at www.prowrestlingtees.com/gettinglumpedup And https://www.bonfire.com/store/getting-lumped-up/ Subscribe to the Youtube channel Hit the like button --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-rossi/support https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-lumped-up-with-rob-rossi/id1448899708 https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZTZmNmU4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz https://open.spotify.com/show/00ZWLZaYqQlJji1QSoEz7a https://www.breaker.audio/getting-lumped-up-with-rob-rossi https://overcast.fm/itunes1448899708/getting-lumped-up-with-rob-rossi https://radiopublic.com/getting-lumped-up-with-rob-rossi-6B34eM https://pca.st/M9Mv https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/getting-lumped-up-with-rob-rossi https://anchor.fm/rob-rossi https://pandora.app.link/uIAiNyok0ab https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-getting-lumped-up-with-rob-31091619?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true #musicvideos #musician #musiccover #musicislife #musiccity #música #musicians #musicproduction #musicbox #musicfestival #musicalatina #musiciansofinstagram #musicals #music #musicphotographer #musiclove #musica #musicabrasileira #musicproducers #musically #musico #musiclife #musicos #musicstudio #musicon #musicphotography #musicaboa #musicartist #musicvideo #musicaly #musicproducer #musicallyapp #musical #musicallyindonesia #musiclover #musicflow #musicismylife #musicindustry #musicasertaneja #musiclovers #musicaltheatre #irish #irishfitfam #punkrock #punkrockbrasil #punkrock #punk #punkgirl --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-rossi/support

It's a bumper extended edition of the Off The Chart podcast this week! Well, not really, it's just that Steve has moved house over the weekend and didn't have time to edit it properly. But we still manage to look at the UK charts of 13 October 1989 and learn how to dance the Lambada without moving, dodge an inflatable Bruce Foxton and find out why Chris Rea has set off home for Christmas already.

OHMAGAWD! Special guests KIM KARDASHIAN and CHRIS BROWN on the final episode of FAMOUS FIRST TIMES revealing all the juicy, sexy details about how they lost their virginities! And mega rough fanfic about some other guy too. Sit back and relax while Ian and Dom guide you through the sex stories of these megastars in episode ten and season finale of FAMOUS FIRST TIMES. Discover the most bonkers sex stories taken from the autobiographies of pop stars, rockers, rappers and actors. All blokes (apart from this one), all idiots. Email us at fft@giveover.co.uk with fan/hatemail. If you're a celebrity and you want us do you, get in touch. Instagram: @famousfirsttimes  Twitter, Facebook, Youtube: @giveover. giveover.co.uk

This week 80s music legend Tiffany took over the studio with a host of new and old musical legends. FUBAR presenter Harriet Rose joined her to chat to Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings From The Jam, Doris Pearson of Five Star and Debbie Gibson about their huge careers and the highs and lows over the years. They also had Liv Austen and INK. in to chat about starting off their careers and their experiences with the industry nowadays.

This week 80s music legend Tiffany took over the studio with a host of new and old musical legends. FUBAR presenter Harriet Rose joined her to chat to Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings From The Jam, Doris Pearson of Five Star and Debbie Gibson about their huge careers and the highs and lows over the years. They also had Liv Austen and INK. in to chat about starting off their careers and their experiences with the industry nowadays.

Episode 178 of Suburban Underground, WBNH-LP Bedford 105.1 FM's alternative mixtape show with hosts Steve Poschmann and Jon Lamoreaux from The Hustle podcast.  There is a full-hour theme this week, which is recent songs from "legacy artists"--that is artists who had their hey day 20 or 30 years ago.  We'll hear music from such artists as Animotion, The Waterboys, Bad Religion, Robert Laroche (of The Sighs), The Motels, Yes, Blondie, Nick Heyward, The Outfield, Liam Gallagher (of Oasis), Bruce Foxton (of The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers), The Ocean Blue and Deep Blue Something.  Originally aired September 27, 2019.

After too long a layoff, The Hustle and Suburban Underground come together again this time to play recent music from legacy artists. You may be surprised to find out that some of the bands you loved back in the day have made quality music in the last few years that's just as good as material from their peak. In here we play newer songs by Animotion, The Waterboys, Bad Religion, Robert LaRoche, The Motels, Yes, Blondie, Nick Heyward, The Outfield, Liam Gallagher, Bruce Foxton, The Ocean Blue, and Deep Blue Something. If you hear something you like, please support the artists!  https://www.facebook.com/SuburbanUndergroundRadio/

Bruce Foxton reflects on the 40th Anniversary of The Jam's 4th studio album ‘Setting Sons' and recent collaborations with Paul Weller. Tickets for From The Jam‘s ‘Setting Sons' 40th Anniversary UK Tour can be found here. The Jam – Girl on the Phone (Setting Sons, Polydor, 1979) The Jam – The Eton Rifles (Setting Sons, […] The post Bruce Foxton From The Jam appeared first on The Strange Brew.

We take another delve into Paul's Interview archives & we pull this 2012 chat with Bruce Foxton, legendary bassist for The Jam. He lays on stories from his days in that band, talks of the success he is currently having on the road, managing The Vapours & joining Stiff Little Fingers. Top Bloke!

Dave Underwood chats to Bruce Foxton from The Jam ahead of From The Jam's gig in Chesterfield at The Avenue on Saturday 7th October 2017!

The Jam star Bruce Foxton chats to PG about album ‘Smash the Clock’, his favourite song to play on tour and the upcoming gig ‘From The Jam’ at G Live in Guildford.

Bruce Foxton is at the O2 Academy Newcastle on Saturday (Nov 8) with From The Jam, as part of the Setting Sons tour. He recalls to What's On Editor Gordon Barr the making of the Setting Sons album, which featured Eton Rifles, with Paul Weller, and playing it live in its entirety for the first time.

PG chats to Bruce Foxton about the 35th Anniversary Tour that From The Jam are bringing to G Live with the support of The Blockheads.