PAUL WELLER TOUR DATES 2016 TV

But after the recent allegations of serious record company payola to radio stations (in the U.S., but who doesn't think the same thing goes on in England?), Morrissey's long-held belief that the charts are rigged is suddenly looking a lot less paranoid. There are currently no events scheduled for this artist. Normally I'd be inclined to agree with his taking a shot at Morrissey- his email to Sanctuary was absurd considering the last single is good, not great, and anyway it's not up to him to dictate the public's taste. He's probably right, but not in the way he imagines.Īnyway, Weller picked a bad time to make this comment. He seems to think the 'kids' of today are just as savvy as they were in his day. I'm not surprised by Weller's comment, since he has always gone out of his way to project a sunny optimism about yoof culture.

Weller must be sharing space with David Bowie in the musty dungeons of Morrissey's disapproval. Can't remember where, but it was in 1984 or whenabouts. Morrissey was once quoted as saying he liked Paul Weller a lot. However, to contradict all of the above(!) I would not like to see Moz sell his soul to the devil, I'm happy when his singles get into the top 10 without hardly any push yet other media whores work one hundred times harder and only surpass his sales by 100's. Radio stations are run by people with huge egos - for an artist to be played they have to be seen to be scratching a few backs in the industry every now and then. Ok, he did a massive tour but that to me is preaching to the converted. Moz thinks association with one London based radio station, one appearance on each of the terrestial channels and that's his work done. My girlfriend listens to alot of local radio and it is unbelieveable how similar and closed their play-lists are, it also surprises me how much more effort artists like Pink put in for example than our man to sell a single.

I think he's a complete tosser and wouldn't go near the man, however some of what Morrissey has said about the radio is a little bit of sour grapes too. In October 2021 both New Clear Days and Magnets were re-released on coloured vinyl.Could have something to do with a recent (this year) comment from Moz about Weller where he makes reference to Weller's hairstyle saying it is a symbol of his pre-meditated approach to his music (or something along those lines). In 2021 Cherry Red Records released a 4 cd Box set featuring New Clear days and Magnets, a disc of demos and unreleased material and a live gig recorded at The Rainbow whilst supporting The Jam. In May 2020 the band released their 3rd studio album entitled 'Together' engineered by legendary Producer Steve Levine. The Gift, around the world, following British dates with tours of Europe, North America, and Japan. The band reformed in 2016 and since then have played over 100 gigs including a 3 nigh residency at the Mercury Lounge in NYC and a 22 date run across the USA on the Lost 80 Live tour playing at such prestigious venues like The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Paul Weller in concert with The Jam in May 1982.

Directed by Thomas Napper, 'Jawbone' follows former youth boxing champion Jimmy McCabe (Harris) who, after hitting rock bottom, returns to his childhood.

PAUL WELLER TOUR DATES 2016 TV

Guitarist Ed Bazalgette went on to become a successful BBC TV director with recent credits including ‘Poldark’ and ‘Dr Who’ whilst lead singer Dave Fenton became a Music Lawyer. We're proud to announce that Weller will be soundtracking the forthcoming boxing drama 'Jawbone', starring Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Ian McShane. The song was used in hit films such as 16 Candles and Charlies Angels and regularly features on Punk and New Wave compilation albums.Īfter a number of other single releases including 'News at Ten and Jimmie Jones' and 2 critically acclaimed albums 'New Clear Days' and 'Magnets' the band parted company. The band hit the big time in 1980 when ' Turning Japanese' reached number 3 in the UK charts and also hit Number 1 in Australia, Canada and Billboard Top 40 in the USA. They were discovered by Foxton whilst playing in a pub in Guildford and invited to tour with Paul Weller and The Jam on the Setting Sons tour. The band were co-managed by Paul Weller's Father John and The Jam Bass player Bruce Foxton. UK New Wave band The Vapors formed in 1979

Paul weller tour dates 2016