Not really a Beat Surrender. The Jam - a Punk Mod Motown Power Pop trio from Woking, Surrey, England. Between the years 1977 and 1982 they would garner fanatical support and cement a reputation (justifiable) as a live band of astonishing power and skill. They would have four number one singles in the UK, three of which went straight in at number one, which was then a record for any artist. Upon their dissolution…
The Jam: About The Young Idea (2015)
Sky Arts presents the definitive story of The Jam, one of the most successful British bands in rock history, who were at the forefront of the late 1970s punk-mod scene. Featuring exclusive interviews with Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, and richly illustrated with archive performances, this documentary, directed by Bob Smeaton, traces the band's formation and success between 1975 and 1982, and is set against the backdrop of the ever changing politics, fashion and attitudes that shaped the period of late 70s and early 80s.
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Paul Weller
Himself
Bruce Foxton
Rick Buckler
Martin Freeman
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What is The Jam: About The Young Idea about?
Sky Arts presents the definitive story of The Jam, one of the most successful British bands in rock history, who were at the forefront of the late 1970s punk-mod scene. Featuring exclusive interviews with Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, and richly illustrated with…
When was The Jam: About The Young Idea released?
The Jam: About The Young Idea was released in 2015.
What genres does The Jam: About The Young Idea belong to?
The Jam: About The Young Idea is categorised as Music, Documentary.
Who stars in The Jam: About The Young Idea?
The cast of The Jam: About The Young Idea includes Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton, Rick Buckler, Martin Freeman.