FabSwingers.com forum: “From The Jam”, Stoke (Thu 4th Nov)

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I was a massive fan of The Jam, seeing them a zillion times from 1977 to their split in 1982. Think I might be disappointed by going to see this gig with only 1/3 of the original members?

In truth, I’m mainly going to see the support act - The Selecter. Pauline Black & co were much underrated in their time (though I think there are only 2 remaining members in that band too).

Can’t bear ‘tribute acts’ - think I might be disappointed?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seen from the jam a few different times. They were decent! Just have to go in thinking it’s not a tribute act and it’s not the jam. It’s just A good band playing songs you know.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Seen from the jam a few different times. They were decent! Just have to go in thinking it’s not a tribute act and it’s not the jam. It’s just A good band playing songs you know. "

Good point.

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By *asilyled1Man
over a year ago

ogmore valley

Watched them in Bristol a few years ago when my mates were supporting them. Had a great night,they were very good. I’m sure you’ll have a great time

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By *ave65Man
over a year ago

maltby/rotherham

I’ve got two tickets for Leeds the 27 November to see the jam and select booked it then I realised I can’t go because last year I book to see the Dualers and it got cancelled because of Covid and they’ve rearranged it for the same night in Sheffield so I can’t go to Leeds them in Leeds won’t give me my money back as it’s not a good enough excuse to cancel as I’ve paid £74 i’m willing to sell for 50

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I kept a wasp as a pet once. It flew into the jar of hartleys I had open on the table.

I decided to call him Paul Weller. Not because he was "in The Jam" but because he had one of those sticky up haircuts with pointy bits that come down the sides and a parka on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having seen them both I'd be more excited about The Selector. I saw From the Jam earlier in the year and thought they'd just do the bangers. I was never a massive Jam fan - preferred PW's solo stuff - and they played a load of stuff I wasn't familiar with.

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

How can they call it The Jam with only one member, even if that is Paul Welker. That's not The Jam. That Paul Welker with a couple of other guys.

Or maybe it's not Paul Weller, in which case it's even worse.

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

I've seen both and prefer The Selector.

From the Jam are good but I wouldn't rush to see them.

Even better, I'm off to see The Skids on Saturday

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By *anfiona2Couple
over a year ago

ramsgate

I’ve seen the selecter a few times in recent years, they always put on a good show

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ah well, I’ll find out tonight.... anyone else going?

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By *it-chrissyTV/TS
over a year ago

sw. london

pauline black is Awesome

just saying x

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

Weller split The Jam and created The Style Council. He should be shot. X

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I was a massive fan of The Jam, seeing them a zillion times from 1977 to their split in 1982. Think I might be disappointed by going to see this gig with only 1/3 of the original members?

In truth, I’m mainly going to see the support act - The Selecter. Pauline Black & co were much underrated in their time (though I think there are only 2 remaining members in that band too).

Can’t bear ‘tribute acts’ - think I might be disappointed?"

I was the same. In 2 minds about seeing from the jam. But went to see them and just loved it. It was a bit of a journey back in time... Huge mosh pit but amazed how many youngsters were there going crazy.

I'd see them again in a heartbeat.

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

I liked the jam back in the day not had any interest in Weller's music since..but gotta say much respect to the man for not getting on the nostalgic trip that all the other sad bastard's have got on ...

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

Bought tickets for the ex for tomorrow evening.

Hopefully he will go and enjoy the gig.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Bought tickets for the ex for tomorrow evening.

Hopefully he will go and enjoy the gig.

Lucky ex!

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

"Bought tickets for the ex for tomorrow evening.

Hopefully he will go and enjoy the gig.

Lucky ex! "

They were bought nearly 2 yrs ago and its up to him if he goes.

I very much doubt he will go,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d be more excited for The Selecter

Hope you have a good time regardless

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve seen Paul Weller a few times and can count on 1 hand the number of The Jam songs he played. Slightly disappointing the first time you see him.

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma

Not sure of the band name From The Jam...

I would have called the band

Jammie dodgers, it is asking for it

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By *iking67Man
over a year ago

BP Auckland

Seen them both a few times.

You are in for a great night

I'm jealous

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

Saw The Jam at Manchester Apollo in 1982.

Seen From the Jam a few times and enjoyed each one, especially when they do a lot of the early stuff off In the City and Modern World albums.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was in The Jam's "Funeral Pyre" video filmed in Oxshott Woods in 1981.

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

"I liked the jam back in the day not had any interest in Weller's music since..but gotta say much respect to the man for not getting on the nostalgic trip that all the other sad bastard's have got on ..."

I think you're missing the point. This is how these musicians make a living and if they had success years ago, why not go out and perform in front of fans that may not have been able to see them in their prime?

I love seeing the old punk and rock bands. Keeps the venues open and people enjoy enjoy it. The Butlins weekends for example are great fun.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I’ve seen Paul Weller a few times and can count on 1 hand the number of The Jam songs he played. Slightly disappointing the first time you see him. "

I'm a massive weller fan, he's a brilliant song writer, saw the jam a lot and seen weller about 10 times... Been disappointed everytime. The last time I vowed not to waste my money again.

Conversely Foxton and from the jam were bloody brilliant.

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma

"Ah well, I’ll find out tonight.... anyone else going?"

How was it?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ah well, I’ll find out tonight.... anyone else going?

How was it?"

The Selecter were fantastic, Pauline Black looks great and is still an awesome entertainer.

From The Jam were a tired shadow of what The Jam used to be, no stage presence at all, soulless, sadly.

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