Paul Weller

Paul Weller

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Paul Weller is a renowned British musician and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of The Jam, a band that gained immense popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Often referred to as the 'Modfather,' Weller has had a prolific career, continuing his musical journey with bands like The Style Council and as a successful solo artist. He expressed his shock and sadness over the passing of his former bandmate Rick Buckler.

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The author compares the style of Grandpa's coat to that of Paul Weller.

My favourite childhood outfit: ‘The coat I inherited from Grandpa became my teenage refuge’ | Fashion
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-29
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Paul Weller invited George Houston to support him on his US tour last year and offered him the use of his Black Barn Studios to record his album.

‘Parts of rural Ireland can still do better with how they welcome queer children to the world’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-29
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Paul Weller is noted as one of the admirers of Nick Drake's music.

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Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-07-25
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Paul Weller is a musician whom Dave Fanning recommends over Van Morrison for live performances.

‘I felt very sorry for Ryan Tubridy, he was vilified’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-13
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Former lead singer of The Jam and The Style Council Paul Weller featured in a short film to unveil the new jersey.

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-02
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Paul Weller gathered with protesters to support Kneecap and advocate for free speech regarding the situation in Gaza.

‘We just want to stop people being murdered’: Kneecap on Palestine, protest and provocation | Kneecap
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-27
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Paul Weller is working on a covers album, including a stirring rendition of a Bee Gees classic.

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-22
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Paul Weller is among prominent British musicians who defended Kneecap and denounced attempts to censor them.

Kneecap rapper in court on terror charge for displaying Hezbollah flag at concert - Culture
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-19
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Veteran musician Paul Weller was rumored to be outside the court during the hearing.

‘A woman pointed to a sniggering Móglaí Bap as the magistrate asked if anyone knew an Irish interpreter’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-18
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Paul Weller offered his studio for Omar's album 'Brighter the Days' and played on one of its tracks.

‘I’m closer to the end than the beginning’: British soul legend Omar on EastEnders, Stevie Wonder and his industry battles | Music
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-10
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Paul Weller is also known to come from Woking.

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Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-05-20
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Paul Weller is noted as a prominent figure in the Britpop scene who was present at the Féile 95 festival.

‘The internet has sent people I know completely crazy. That is not restricted to young people’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-29
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Paul Weller, the Jam frontman, was celebrated by the audience during The Sex Pistols' performance.

The Sex Pistols rock the 100 Club in London for the first time in 50 years – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-22
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Paul Weller was celebrated by the Sex Pistols and the audience during their performance.

The Sex Pistols rock London with first gig at 100 Club in 50 years | Sex Pistols
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-22
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Paul Weller, singer in The Jam, expresses his grief over Rick Buckler's passing.

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Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-02-20
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Paul Weller, singer in The Jam, expresses his devastation over Rick Buckler's passing.

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Paul Weller, singer in The Jam, expresses his grief over Rick Buckler's passing.

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Paul Weller, singer in The Jam, expresses his grief over Rick Buckler's passing.

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Paul Weller, singer of The Jam, expresses his grief over Rick Buckler's passing.

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Rick Buckler

Paul Weller expressed his sorrow over Rick Buckler's passing, reminiscing about their journey together.

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»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-02-20
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Paul Weller, the guitarist and singer of The Jam, expressed his shock and sadness at the passing of Rick Buckler.

Muere Rick Buckler, exbatería de The Jam, a los 69 años | Cultura
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-02-20
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In a post on his verified Instagram account, Weller said: 'I’m shocked and saddened by Rick’s passing.'

Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, dies aged 69 after short illness | Culture
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19
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His former bandmate Paul Weller said in a post on social media that he was shocked and saddened by Rick’s passing.

Rick Buckler, The Jam’s drummer, dies aged 69 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-02-18
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Paul Weller posted on X that he was 'shocked and saddened' by Buckler's death.

The Jam drummer Rick Buckler dies aged 69
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-18
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