The Jam | Vibepedia

The Jam was a highly influential British punk rock band that formed in 1972 in Woking, England. The band consisted of [[paul-weller|Paul Weller]] (guitar, vocals), [[bruce-foxton|Bruce Foxton]] (bass, vocals), and [[rick-buckler|Rick Buckler]] (drums). They were known for their energetic live performances and catchy, [[mod-revival|Mod revival]]-inspired songs, which often dealt with themes of British youth culture and social commentary. The Jam's music was heavily influenced by [[the-who|The Who]], [[the-kinks|The Kinks]], and [[the-small-faces|The Small Faces]]. They were a key part of the late 1970s and early 1980s UK punk and new wave scene, alongside bands like [[the-clash|The Clash]] and [[the-sex-pistols|The Sex Pistols]].