Bruce Foxton
Bruce Foxton is a British musician, best known as the bassist and co-founder of The Jam, alongside Paul Weller and drummer Rick Buckler. Foxton's contributions to the band's music helped define the sound of the punk and new wave era. Following The Jam's breakup, he continued to perform and record, notably in the band From the Jam with Buckler. He publicly expressed his devastation at the news of Buckler's passing, highlighting their personal and professional bond.
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After The Jam split, Rick Buckler and bassist Bruce Foxton formed the band From The Jam.
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Sweden· 2025-02-20
Bruce Foxton paid tribute to Rick Buckler, calling him a great guy and an innovative drummer.
Jam, addio al batterista Rick Buckler, scomparso a 69 anni dopo una breve malattia. Il ricordo di Paul Weller: «Che viaggio abbiamo fatto! Siamo andati ben oltre i nostri sogni»
Italy· 2025-02-20Bruce Foxton, a friend of Rick Buckler, praised him as a good person and a great musician whose innovative drumming shaped their songs.
Muere Rick Buckler, exbatería de The Jam, a los 69 años | Cultura
Spain· 2025-02-20
Foxton wrote on social media: 'I was shocked and devastated to hear the very sad news today.'
Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, dies aged 69 after short illness | Culture
United Kingdom· 2025-02-19Buckler was part of the band’s classic line-up alongside bass player Bruce Foxton.
Rick Buckler, The Jam’s drummer, dies aged 69 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-18Bruce Foxton said he was 'devastated' to hear the very sad news today.
The Jam drummer Rick Buckler dies aged 69United Kingdom· 2025-02-18