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Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP96 - Debsey Wykes - Dolly Mixture - Respond Records...What a blast to be joined by singer, songwriter, musician Debsey Wykes on this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast.In 1978, she formed the British post-punk pop-band Dolly Mixture with guitarist, Rachel Bor and drummer, Hester Smith.We'll hear about their journey from complete amateurs to John Peel sessions, to supporting The Jam in the Summer of 1980 and signing to Paul Weller's Respond Record label...They were part of the initial label line up with The Rimshots , The Questions and Tracie!Whilst on the label, they released two singles, Been Teen in 1981 and Everything and More in 1982...
2022-05-2432 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP95 - Phil Veacock - Brass Arranger & Sax Player... ”When I hear that sound, it goes to my heart, straight to my soul...”!In this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I'm joined by Phil Veacock - best-known as the main arranger, musical director and tenor saxophonist of Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.Phil has multiple connections and credits with Paul Weller with arrangements and performances on every Weller album since 2017's A Kind Revolution, right through to 2021's number one LP, Fat Pop (Volume 1).They'd actually played together before then with Paul's multiple appearances on Jools Holland's TV Shows - Later... and Hootenanny. Plus in 2012, in honour of Sir Paul McCartney turning 70, Paul covered 'Birthday' by The Beatles an...
2022-05-1749 min
Paul Weller Fan PodcastBONUS - Nicky Weller on Brighton Exhibition - This is the Modern World - The ultimate exhibition of previously unseen The Jam & The Style Council memorabilia...Nicky Weller joins The Paul Weller Fan Podcast for a bonus episode to share the latest news regarding the This Is The Modern World exhibition in Brighton this Summer.It promises to be the biggest ever collection of previously unseen The Jam & The Style Council memorabilia, launches in its spiritual home of Brighton on Saturday 30th July 2022 and runs through until Monday 31st August 2022.Expect to witness the band's formative years in the 'Stanley Road room', including Paul's own school books and archive family photo's from the early years. Each room will include iconic items...
2022-05-1213 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP94 - Tim Parsons - Legendary MCP Concert Promoter... ”Not a thing I’d change if I could, I’m happy here in my neighborhood…”My latest guest is the former music mogul and legendary concert promoter Tim Parsons. It was a real joy to hear his stories from starting out as a "humper" (someone to move equipment) at an ELO gig to promoting Jasper Carrott, punk bands and heavy metal and the mighty Midland Concert Promotions which started in started in January 1978 with Tim and Maurice Jones.It as part of MCP, that Tim worked closely with both The Jam and The Style Council along with the likes of U2, INXS, Simply Red, The Police, Dire Straits, The Boomtown Rats, Oasis and Bon...
2022-05-1049 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP93 - Rod Argent - The Zombies + Argent + True Meanings... ”J’suis the Grand Zombie...”I'm delighted to be joined by musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer - Rod Argent.In a career spanning more than 50 years, Rod is the keyboardist, founder and leader of the English rock band The Zombies.Their second album Odessey and Oracle is often mentioned by Paul Weller as his all time favourite.Rod has had an incredible career - continuing to perform live and release new music with The Zombies - he was also once part of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band and has recorded with The Who, Chris Rea, Roger Daltrey, Paul Carrack and Andrew...
2022-05-0351 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP92 - Dot Allison - Singer-Songwriter... ”Steady as rocks, two halves of one we cling”My latest podcast guest - Scottish singer and songwriter, Dot Allison made a welcome return to music in 2021, after taking some time out to raise a family, with the beautifully brilliant Heart-Shaped Scars - an album which included "Very special thanks" to a wide variety of people including our podcast subject matter - Paul Weller!Her new album featured in Paul's list of favourites from 2021, and also has a few stunning string arrangements & conducting from Weller alumni (and Podcast Episode 57 guest) Hannah Peel, which is another lovely connection that we dig into during our chat....
2022-04-2642 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP91 - Ernie McKone - Bass Player & Producer... ”It’s a question of priority and I think that you would still be here for me”Ernie McKone is a UK-based bass player, producer and tutor whose speciality is jazz, funk, Latin and soul. With so many connections to Paul Weller and the likes of Mick Talbot, Steve White, Carleen Anderson, Jacko Peake and Matt Deighton over the past 30 plus years - there are some great stories to dig into.In 1997, Ernie joined the Paul Weller live band - taking over from Yolanda Charles - and he toured Europe and the UK for a couple of years around the release of the album Heavy Soul.The Victoria Park gig of 1998 has been captured on film...
2022-04-1947 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP90 - Barrie Cadogan AKA Little Barrie... ”I get consumed by your fire and grace...”Barrie Cadogan is not only one of the most talented and well-respected guitarists around, having played with Primal Scream, Johnny Marr, The The, Steve Mason, Texas and, of course, Paul Weller - he also fronts his own band - Little Barrie.A classic British power trio in the lineage of Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Little Barrie started off as a solo guise for Barrie, using the nickname given to him aged 14 by a mate’s dad in Nottingham. The band first supported Paul Weller in 2002 - with gigs including the Birmingham NEC and Hyd...
2022-04-1254 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP89 - Steve ’Tufty’ Carver - Recorded Live at The Cockpit... ”Long live the weekend, the weekend is here...”Steve ‘Tufty’ Carver is my very special guest on this episode - recorded in front of a live audience at London's Cockpit Theatre.Woking born and bred, Steve has been friends with Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton, and Rick Buckler for over 45 years.Known to everyone as Tufty - he calls himself ‘a friend, fan and eventually a "roadie" with The Jam’, and shares plenty of stories - from watching his mates going from playing gigs in Woking to Wembley, to the World.To quote Tufty "I will never every say that is was nothing really. It was e...
2022-04-0559 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP88 - Gary Crowley - Broadcaster & DJ - Recorded Live at The Cockpit... ”I’m just taking in the view...”In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at London's Cockpit Theatre, my guest is the Legendary broadcaster, TV presenter, journalist, A&R man, promoter and DJ - Gary Crowley.We dig in to his love of The Jam as a teenager to the creation of his own fanzine, interviews with Paul and Mick for The Style Council to Capital, GLR & XFM studio sessions and plenty of stories from his 40 year long radio & TV career.Thanks for listening - make sure that you subscribe / follow and leave a review - and if you want to...
2022-03-2948 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastBONUS - Andy Crofts talks The Resistance - his artwork to raise money for War Child - PLUS upcoming tour...Hear my exclusive chat with musician Andy Crofts from the Paul Weller Band just hours ahead of their support slot with Madness at London's Royal Albert Hall and days before they head out on tour across England & Scotland.We also chat about the beautiful abstract painting that he has created, in light of the crisis in Ukraine, and the auction to raise money for War Child.Entitled, The Resistance, the piece is painted on a 1.5m x 1m framed canvas using acrylic and draws on the Ukrainian flag as inspiration.Growing up as an only child in Northampton, Andy was...
2022-03-2418 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP87 - Tom Van Heel - Musician & Keys Player in Paul Weller Band... ”Looks like you’re the next blessed in town...”With Paul Weller and his band heading out on their latest tour in a matter of days, it's a real delight to be joined by one of the current line up - singer-songwriter, musician & keys player for PW - Tom Van Heel.Tom's entry into the crew is one of my favourite stories yet - what a magical experience he's had so far. We chat Saturns Pattern through to Fat Pop - live in the U.K., Europe, USA, Canada and Australia…Find out more with links to songs and videos that Tom has played on...
2022-03-2248 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP86 - Martin Hopewell - Booking Agent - The Jam, The Style Council, Paul Weller Solo - ”Climbing, forever trying...”Episode 86 hears from legendary booking agent Martin Hopewell - a man who was a key part of the Weller set up for 28 years from The Jam in 1977 to The Style Council to Weller solo - right through to Studio 150.From smaller boutique agency Cowbell through to World Service which became part of the mega super agency Primary Talent…Listen for some amazing stories from the chaos of a punk festival in Paris to life on the road with gigs around the U.K. and Europe - to Japan and Australia - and a massive appreciation of...
2022-03-151h 03Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP85 - Max Beesley - Actor & Musician - ”Into the stars and always up”It was a sheer delight to welcome actor and musician, Max Beesley onto The Paul Weller Fan Podcast.What a talent! - piano, vibes, drums and percussion - song-writing - production - and a successful TV & movie acting career to boot!. The Paul Weller Movement kicks off... Even though he was just 18 at the time, Max played a key part in those early days of Paul's solo career with The Paul Weller Movement. He performed live as part of the band across the UK and Europe in 1990/91. Surely I'm not the...
2022-03-081h 01Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP84 - Rhoda Dakar - Singer, Musician, Red Wedge... ”You see things can change...”On Episode 84 of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by singer, musician, activist & campaigner, Rhoda Dakar. We hear how her career began as lead vocalist with all female 2Tone band, The Bodysnatchers in 1979 and kick off the podcast with a great Paul Weller connection through The Jam and Rhoda being banned from seeing them live in concert in the late 70s / early 80s!. We hear about Red Wedge in the mid-eighties where Rhoda became Chair of the Steering Group, whilst making guest appearances on stage alongside the l...
2022-03-0151 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP83 - Tracie Young - Pop Singer + Respond Records... ”I will learn, I will grow and for my pain, my strength shall show”My latest podcast guest is Tracie! AKA Tracie Young.The singer, 80s popstar, TV Presenter & Radio Broadcaster talks about 80s hairdos, The Jam, The Style Council, Respond Records, her solo career, touring and recording with Paul Weller along with the truth behind the second album that lay in the vaults for over 25 years.Big thanks to Mr Cool's Dream - Iain Munn for his great book for help with the research too.Visit my website for more links on all the things that we talk about at paulwellerfanpodcast.comThanks for listening...
2022-02-221h 13Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP82 - Omar Lye-Fook MBE - Soul Music Legend + The Style Council / Weller Solo - ”Hello-Hurray - what a nice day!”Omar is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the UK has produced in the last 35 years. He's a genuinely unique artist, with a sound of his own that is so immediately identifiable, that you will know you are hearing an Omar track within seconds - the stamp of true originality.In this latest episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, we hear about his musical DNA, the special letters that now sit after his name (MBE FGS!), we talk about how it all began with his first single in 1985, Mr Postman (recorded when he was just 16 y...
2022-02-1538 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP81 - Roger Nowell - Head Roadie / Guitar Tech... ”I don’t need a ship to sail in stormy weather...”My latest guest is Roger Nowell, Head Roadie / Guitar Tech for Paul Weller, a man who has been part of the crew since 1999.We talk about The Jam, playing with Paul on record, and travelling all over the world looking after his guitars and those live performances.Incredibly, I joined Roger at Paul Weller HQ - Black Barn Studio in Surrey - at the end of their 2021 tour - a tour that came to an early close, due to Covid, back in December 2021.You can also hear Roger in his own band Skeletal...
2022-02-081h 02Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP80 - Nicole Nodland - Photographer - Paul Weller & Prince... ”Come and rock my dreams but take the chance for me”On this episode I’m joined by the fabulous force of nature that is Nicole Nodland.Not only was she personal photographer to global superstar - Prince - living at Paisley Park, touring the world with the band and documenting his life on photo and film - but her portfolio including icons such as Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, George Clinton and more recent artists such as Lana Del Ray, Sam Smith and Dua Lipa.Nicole entered the world of Paul Weller around True Meanings, taking that super cool shot for the album cover and she wo...
2022-02-0136 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP79 - Eddie Piller - MD of Acid Jazz Records - The Modcast - ”Like a gun, gonna shoot my best shot baby”On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by another music industry legend Eddie Piller.Not only is he the Founder & MD of the magnificent Acid Jazz Records but he's also a Radio Presenter, Writer, DJ, Podcaster, Producer, Manager and Festival Curator.A legendary figure in the Mod scene and beyond, he was also the man that Paul Weller turned to play records at his fiftieth birthday party!.In this episode, we kick off the conversation with his discovery of punk and The Jam via chicken pox. Eddie would go on...
2022-01-2554 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP78 - Junior Giscombe - Soul Music Legend - The Council Collective - Red Wedge - ”There’s brother against brother, there’s fathers against sons, Let’s change that, let’s fight back!”In this episode I’m joined by Grammy Award winner, Singer, Songwriter, Producer - one of the pioneers of U.K. soul music - Junior Giscombe…We dig in to some great Weller connections from The Council Collective single Soul Deep to Red Wedge to joining The Style Council at Wembley and his own impressive back catalogue. Find out more with links to videos, albums and the blog at www.paulwellerfanpodcast.comThanks for listening - make sure that you subscribe / follow and leave a review - and if you want to support the p...
2022-01-1845 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastBook Tickets to see The Paul Weller Fan Podcast Recorded Live in London !The Paul Weller Fan Podcast will be recorded live for two very special episodes at a London Theatre on Sunday 13th March
Head to my website paulwellerfanpodcast.com for more info
Sunday 13 March - The venue is The Cockpit – NW8 8EH.
Tickets are available now – Click here to book yours at thecockpit.org.uk
Full price: £12.50 Concessions: £11.50 (£1 + 3% booking fee)
Doors open 12.30pm – Show starts at 1pm – The event will end by 3.45pm
Hosted by Dan Jennings – live from The Cockpit.
A radio broadcaster who gave up a career with one big regret.
Never getting to inter...
2022-01-1701 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP77 - Tom Doyle - White Label + Music Journalist - ”Tuesday’s slow, I just don’t know what’s happening here at all...”Tom Doyle is an acclaimed music journalist, author, and long-standing contributor to music magazines Mojo and Q. His work has also appeared in Billboard, The Guardian, The Times, and Sound on Sound. Over the years, he has been responsible for some great interviews with Paul Weller along with key magazine profiles of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Yoko Ono, Keith Richards, U2, Madonna, Kate Bush, and R.E.M., among many other artists.As part of White Label - he has collaborated with Paul on various special releases over the past 6 years.We'll hear about remixes for tracks...
2022-01-1151 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP76 - Chris Parry - The man who signed The Jam + Record Producer + Boss - ”All around the world I’ve been looking for new, ooh, ooh”Chris Parry was, once, the drummer of New Zealand band The Fourmyula who went on to work for Polydor in the UK - going on to sign The Jam in February 1977.Chris first saw the band on 22nd January 1977, where they supported Bearded Lady at The Marquee in London (after Shane MacGowan had told him to check them out!). The band were signed for a £6,000 advance and 6% royalty rate which initially covered only the group's first single, but Polydor quickly exercised an option to extend the contract to four years and four albums.Chris has c...
2022-01-0436 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP75 - Barbara Snow - Honorary Councillor - ”Daylight turns to moonlight, and I’m at my best...”My latest guest is Honorary Councillor - Barbara Snow - a widely respected and popular vocalist, trumpeter, pianist, composer and arranger, who has also established a significant reputation as an educator of some note. She now teaches the piano at Royal Russell School, Croydon.Barbara played trumpet in the live band for the debut tour in October 1983 - small venues in Europe as warm ups prior to bringing it over to the UK - also playing trumpet on the single version of My Ever Changing Moods and on the Café Bleu LP for four tracks - Me Sh...
2021-12-3027 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP74 - Chris Bostock - Honorary Councillor + JoBoxers - ”They need the little bit extra, they don’t mind if it’s only conjecture...”My latest guest is Chris Bostock - a musician, songwriter and music producer, known for his work with JoBoxers, Subway Sect, Dave Stewart and the Spiritual Cowboys, The Style Council, Spear of Destiny, The X-Certs and The Stingrays. As a Honorary Councillor, he played on Café Bleu - the official debut album released by The Style Council - playing on Here’s One That Got Away and double bass on The Paris Match with Tracey Thorn on vocals.After 35 years off the scene - JoBoxers are back with plenty of live dates in 2022 - I've added all the i...
2021-12-2927 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP73 - Camelle Hinds - Honorary Councillor + Paul Weller Solo - ”Dry your eyes, they will call, sure is sure, we’ll be one...”My latest podcast guest - Camelle Hinds was an Honorary Councillor from January 1985 - playing bass in The Style Council band on tour and on the LPs from Our Favourite Shop through to the final rejected Modernism LP.We'll hear about special memories of that time - including Live Aid and the famous 3 nights at Wembley, with a 15 piece string section, that was captured on film for the Showbiz video. When Paul Weller returned as a solo artist, Camelle joined the live band - and also contributed to a couple of songs on the first LP with...
2021-12-2838 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP72 - Derek D‘Souza - Photographer - The Jam, Paul Weller Solo - ”True it‘s a dream mixed with nostalgia but it‘s a dream that I‘ll always hang on to...”Derek D Souza started taking photos of Paul Weller over 40 years ago – snapping The Jam at various gigs and soundchecks before the famous shoot at Chiswick House in London.Attending concerts across London, he would smuggle his kit in and take photos at every opportunity, sending the best ones in to their fan club. His photographs, taken with a low-budget, manual camera from the midst of crowds in low-lit venues, caught the attention of Paul Weller. Two years later, Paul’s mum, Ann contacted Derek and he was commissioned to take photos for the band’s 1981 single “Absolute Beginners”. One of Der...
2021-12-211h 02Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP71 - Villagers - Conor O‘Brien - Singer-Songwriter -- ”Here‘s one for the Searching soul in the moonlight, it‘s alright...”My latest very special guest is Conor O Brien, otherwise known as the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter behind the band Villagers.We dig in to a love of Paul's music (and vice-versa) along with collaborations over the years from US tour support to The Black Barn Sessions and writing together for True Meanings - and even their recent performance together at The Roundhouse in London.Villagers latest LP - Fever Dreams - is an amazing piece of work too - well worth checking out.Find out more with links to the back catalogue, videos with Paul Weller...
2021-12-1449 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP70 - Kenny Wheeler - Tour Manager - ”I tell ya that‘s entertainment, that‘s entertainment”I know... I can't believe it either! Kenny Wheeler has joined The Paul Weller Fan Podcast. What an absolute honour.A man who has been part of the Weller team for over 40 years now. First credited on album sleeve notes with The Jam on the Sound Affects LP (Special thanks to Ken for playing pool) - Kenny has been a constant with Paul from 1978 with The Jam to The Style Council and Weller solo - moving to credits as Tour Manager & PA by Heavy Soul and continuing through to now with 2021's Fat Pop.Kenny has never been interviewed b...
2021-12-071h 13Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP69 - Steve Ellis - Love Affair - Boom Bang Twang! - ”Yes, it feels like it‘s gonna last...”My latest special guest is British Soul Singer / Legend - Steve Ellis. As lead singer with the 1960’s chart-topping Mod-Soul outfit Love Affair, Steve’s vocals had the kind of powerhouse range that made you sit up and notice. We'll hear stories from across his career along with performances with Paul Weller, and their great friendship (Steve talks about Paul being like a Brother to him, Paul says 'He's my mate and I love him dearly") and how they came to create an album together called Boom Bang Twang! Released in 2018 - it was a mix of new s...
2021-11-3053 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP68 - Sonja Phillips - Award-winning Writer & Director - Broken Stones / You Do Something To Me - ”Mixing my emotions, throws me back again”My latest guest is the multi-award-winning writer and director, Sonja Phillips.Based in London and Los Angeles, her work encompasses short drama, documentaries, as well as a variety of commercial and promo films, working on large and small screen, and covering a diverse range of subjects, from the natural world to fashion.Back in 1995, with Paul Weller back at the top of the charts with the Stanley Road LP, Sonja directed two music videos that would go on to be amongst his most watched - You Do Something To Me and Broken Stones....
2021-11-2331 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP67 - Andy Crofts - Musician - Weller Bandmate - The Moons - ”I‘ve been travelling through a tunnel of time now I need to break away...”This episode was a massive thrill to record as I'm joined by Andy Crofts - a who has been part of the Paul Weller band since 2008!. Musician, singer-songwriter, photographer, he's got a weekly radio show, he's a record label boss, heck he's even made music videos for Paul and created an outstanding Weller film-documentary called One.Andy is also the founding member of the fabulous indie-band The Moons who released their own fabulous album - Pocket Melodies - in 2020 too.Back in September Andy announced that he would have to stay home this winter to c...
2021-11-161h 06Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP66 - David Lines -The Modfather - My Life with Paul Weller - ”Got a pen in my pocket, does it make me a writer? Putting on gloves don‘t make me a fighter...”Episode 66 hears from the fabulous David Lines - writer and creator of the brilliant book - Modfather - My Life with Paul WellerWhen David first heard This is the Modern World by The Jam, it sparked off a love affair that continues to this day.Paul Weller became the blueprint for David's life, and he followed his music and his style with the fervour of a truly devoted fan - to the bemusement of his long-suffering family.In this episode, we hear stories behind the book's creation, including the Weller quote on th...
2021-11-0952 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP65 - Peter Wilson - Producer - The Jam, The Style Council - ”I play out my role, why I‘ve even been out walking”My latest guest is Peter Wilson - Record Producer, Recording Engineer, Arranger, Tutor and Lecturer.Pete has producer credits on plenty of songs towards the end of The Jam's career including Funeral Pyre, Absolute Beginners, Town Called Malice, Beat Surrender and their final album The Gift. He also arranged strings on The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow).When Paul Weller split the band and created The Style Council , it was Pete who worked with them on the early singles + À Paris EP and the first two albums - Café Bleu and Our Favourite Shop.P...
2021-11-0231 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP64 - Seckou Keita - Musician - Kora Master - Griot - Pioneer - ”A melody strong, an angel‘s voice and I find myself in awe of its truth...”My guest in this episode is the world-class musician, griot (praise singer), composer, djembe master, virtuoso and pioneer - Seckou Keita - he's a rarity, seated in tradition whilst constantly pushing the boundaries of his art.A true master of the kora - a 22 stringed West African harp - Seckou, from Southern Senegal, was a childhood prodigy, born of a line of griots and kings. Seckou has graced the international stage since 1996, earning worldwide acclaim for his kora playing and appearing with a host of fellow artists including Paul Weller, Salif Keita, Damon Alban, Youssou N...
2021-10-2626 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP63 - John Wilson - Broadcaster & Journalist - ”Like a perfect stranger, you came into my life”In this episode, I am joined by Broadcaster & Journalist - John WilsonIt's amazing to hear so many passionate stories of his love of The Jam (thanks Aunt Liz!) - it's an out-pouring of emotions, memories and envy inducing tales from a master story-teller!As one of the regular presenters of Front Row - the Radio 4 arts programme, John specialised in music-related interviews for the programme with the likes of Ray Davies, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Elton John and Kate Bush - whilst also interviewing Paul Weller on many occasions on the show.I...
2021-10-191h 00Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP62 - Jon Abnett - Designer / Author - From the Floorboards Up - ”When we play, we play, we play!”My latest guest is life-long Weller fan Jon Abnett. Known as Mr Jam - he has contributed to the band's boxset releases and designed for some great band related books over the years including Thick As Thieves, In The Crowd and The Jam Unseen.His new book is From the Floorboards Up! A unique fans’ perspective photographic book following the icon that is Paul Weller.All the photos in this new book are from live events in the UK and overseas, taken from 1990 to 2019. Containing many unseen shots all taken by the fans! It’s a ver...
2021-10-1435 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP61 - Neil ‘Twink‘ Tinnings - Photographer - Mental Health Ambassador - ”I‘ve got the gift of life can‘t you see it in the twinkle of my eye?”In this episode, we hear from Neil 'Twink' Tinnings.Commissioned by The Jam to be their official photographer in 1981, he not only captured them on stage, but also their life out of the public eye.To quote the band "Twink was the ideal photographer for The Jam. For him, it was more than just a job. His passion for the music and the whole vibe of that period made for a perfect working relationship. We knew him, he was easy to get along with and, importantly for us, Twink knew exactly what to look for...
2021-10-1240 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP60 - Declan O‘Rourke - Singer-Songwriter - ”He went off, like a rocket touched...”Declan O'Rourke has been a favourite of mine since hearing a recommendation from Paul Weller for the song Galileo (Someone Like You) and the debut album, Since Kyabram back in 2004.In our chat, we dig in to some incredible stories behind his songs and process from the move to Australia as a young man to his return to Ireland aged 24 and how he landed in the middle of a fiercely creative music scene in Dublin that was the fertile breeding ground for the likes of Glen Hansard/The Frames, Paddy Casey, Gemma Hayes, Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan...
2021-10-051h 09Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP59 - The Jam Tarts - Jane, Jackie & Rachel - ”Thick as thieves us, we‘d stick together for all time”In this episode I am joined by three Paul Weller Super-fans - collectively known as The Jam Tarts.Jane Griffiths, Jackie Pearce and Rachel Phillips (AKA Lady P) have a shared love of Paul's music and plenty of stories to tell from their discovery of the songs, to live performance, band meetings, Weller family connections and social media madness!You'll find them hanging out in the Weller of Woking Facebook Group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/924166814731259Thanks for listening - make sure that you subscribe / follow and leave a review...
2021-09-3044 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP58 - Dylan Jones OBE - Journalist, Author, GQ, Fashion - ”I dress myself for the part...”My guest this week is journalist and author Dylan Jones OBE who served as editor of the UK version of men's fashion and lifestyle magazine GQ from 1999-2021 - interviewing Paul Weller on many occasions.He created the annual GQ Men of the Year awards - which Paul won in 2018 and was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to the publishing and British fashion industries.As Chairman of the British Fashion Council for menswear he's spearheae the launch of Dylan has written many books i...
2021-09-2837 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP57 - Hannah Peel - Award-winning Composer, Artist, Musican - ”Dancing through the fire, just to catch a flame...”My special guest this week is Hannah Peel - composer, artist, musician, arranger, producer, late night broadcaster and synth-pop pioneer!Not only is her own work an inspiring and ambitious blend of projects that will blow your musical mind but she also added her orchestration skills to Paul Weller's incredible recent albums True Meanings, On Sunset and Fat Pop.PLUS who can forget those incredible two gigs at Royal Festival Hall in 2018 that turned into the magnificent Other Aspects Live album? WOW!Find Hannah Peel's website at hannahpeel.com and her back catalogue to buy...
2021-09-2151 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP56 - Jacko Peake - Flutist and Sax Player - ”Let‘s throw out the past and get something back...”My latest special guest is the multi talented flutist and Sax player Jacko Peake.Dive in for stories of a love of The Jam to playing with Paul in the final days of The Style Council and the early 90s with The Paul Weller Movement to that incredible first solo album through to Wild Wood and playing live at various points over the years since then with Studio 150 and As Is Now.It was a lovely surprise to see Jacko back with the band for 2020's MID-SOMMER MUSIK - so we'll hear how that came about...
2021-09-1453 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP55 - Sam Brown - Musician, Singer, Songwriter - ”We talk and we talk until my head explodes”My special guest in this episode is musician / singer-songwriter Sam Brown!Sam has enjoyed huge international success as a solo artist since crashing the Top 10 with her song 'Stop' in the late 80s. She's worked with some of the world's biggest music stars including Deep Purple, Gary Moore, George Harrison, Small Faces, Nick Cave and Tina Turner.Sam performed with Paul Weller at the Ronnie Lane: One for the Road Memorial Concert in 2001 and sang on his Studio 150 LP in 2004 and with Jools & Paul on the recording of Will It Go Round in Circles.
2021-09-0738 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP54 - Shaun Hand - Pop Art Poems - The Music of The Jam ”Kid walks down the street - Bumps into emptiness - Pow!”My latest guest is author Shaun Hand - the man behind the book - Pop Arts Poems - The Music of The JamWe learn about a lifetime's love affair with the band - kicking off in his teens in 1991 via their Greatest Hits LP.We take a trip through their albums as Shaun shares memories of tracing their evolution song-by-song - from pre-Polydor compositions to the classics that we know and love.Along the way we discover more about one of the most important bands of their time.Find out...
2021-09-0646 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP53 - Steve Brookes - Singer, Songwriter - The Jam Co-Founder - ”Take me back there again, let me feel the same way...”My latest guest is Steve Brookes - co-founder of The Jam with his childhood best mate Paul Weller.We talk about those early days of The Jam - writing songs, recording demos and gigging around Surrey.We find out why he left the band in September 1975 and took a long break from music and performing before his return in 2008.We chat about Steve's approach to music, his friendship with Paul and their work together in recent years.You can hear Steve playing on Paul's albums - 22 Dreams, Wake Up the Nation, S...
2021-08-3150 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP52 - Chris Green - Filmmaker -The Pebble and the Boy - "Far away in the distance, with the sun in your eyes..."My latest guest is film-maker Chris Green - writer and director of The Pebble and the Boy.Inspired by the Paul Weller album track, the film will be released in cinemas nationwide from Friday August 27, and available On Demand later in the year.The story of a boy, his Dad's ashes, a Lambretta scooter and a journey from Manchester to Brighton, the spiritual home of the Mods.The film features tracks from Paul Weller, The Jam, The Style Council, Secret Affair and The Chords - along with a nice surprise from our previous gu...
2021-08-2435 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP51 - Aziz Ibrahim - Guitar Wizard, Master Collaborator & Composer - "Come down beside the water sit and rest"My latest guest Aziz Ibrahim is another true delight - a creator of sound scapes, visionary sounds and guitar magic like very few people on this planet.Founder of the ‘Desi GuitR’ & the ‘Asian Blues’ - Aziz is known for his role & work as lead guitarist for Simply Red, The Stone Roses and several internationally acclaimed bands and artists including Ian Brown, Paul Weller, Steven Wilson, Asia, Rebel MC & Errol Brown (Hot Chocolate). Aziz tells stories of meeting with Paul, forming a magical bond with him + Steve's White and Cradock, Mick Talbot and tales of creating fab...
2021-08-171h 12Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP50 - Steve Wheatley - Love Weller Live "Must be me that's rushing by, time just lingers on the wind"This week I am joined by a hardcore Paul Weller Fan who is so crazy about the live experience that he has created a new initiative called Love Weller Live.Steve Wheatley's first gig was 24 November 1979 - where The Jam had such a massive positive impact that he was hooked.Over 150 gigs later - The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller Solo - and that never-ending feeling of anticipation for the next one hasn't gone away!Find out more his special pin badges, mugs and more for Love Weller Live at thisisnow.des...
2021-08-1029 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP49 - Kathryn Williams - Singer - Songwriter - Author "When you gonna find the strength to be, clear your mind of the darkness that you see."My latest guest is the magnificent singer-songwriter (and now published author!) Kathryn Williams.Kathryn has released eleven full-length albums under her own name (and more with various side-projects) since her debut LP, Dog Leap Stairs, was released in 1999.A massive Paul Weller fan herself - Kathryn's songs have also been called out by Paul as favourites over the years - with him picking the song Heart Shaped Stone in his top ten 45s in Mojo Magazine earlier this year.Kathryn tells stories of sharing the stage with Paul, visiting Black Barn Studio and a...
2021-08-0348 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP48 - Peter Gordon (PG) - Surrey Broadcaster - "The past is our knowledge, the present our mistake..."My guest on this episode is Surrey Broadcaster / Legend - Peter Gordon AKA PGPG shares stories of a massive impact on his youth from The Jam - a shared love of the local area with the band - and stories of spending time with Paul, Bruce and Rick over the years for interviews, live gigs, unveilings and special friendships too.A permanent fixture on radio in the Surrey area for over 30 years, PG is probably best known for his 25 years with Eagle Radio, presenting the breakfast show and overseeing the station’s output for all...
2021-07-2734 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP47 - Steve Trigg - Trumpet Player / Arranger / Composer - Stone Foundation...My latest guest is known by Paul Weller as The General.Steve Trigg - Professional Trumpet Player, Performer, Arranger, Composer and Producer.We kick off with his love of The Jam and dive in to stories with Stone Foundation and playing with Paul at the Royal Albert Hall and on the Forest Tour 2019.Steve wrote, played and arranged the horn section on Paul Weller's Mother Ethiopia EP along with tracks on the Number One LPs - On Sunset ( Old Father Tyme & More) and Fat Pop (Volume 1) (True, Glad Times, Moving Canvas & Still Glides the Str...
2021-07-2043 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP46 - Dave Swift - Bass Player - Jools Holland - "I've got a song, I ain't got no melody, I'm a gonna sing it to my friends..."My guest is one of the UK’s finest, high-profile bass players, Dave Swift.He joined Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in 1991 and his career, which expands beyond three decades, boasts a musician’s portfolio that seconds no other - playing with an array of renowned artists, from George Benson and Chaka Khan to Adele, BB King, Hall & Oates, Noel Gallagher, Paul McCartney and Paul Simon along with the main man that we're all here to talk about Paul Weller!Paul has been on Later... with Jools Holland / Jools' Annual Hootenanny more than...
2021-07-1342 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP45 - John Harris - Author & Journalist & Paul Weller Super-fan - ”Oh like paper caught in wind, I glide upstreet, I glide downstreet...”My guest on this episode is John Harris - author, journalist and Paul Weller Super-fan!John was a key part of the music press in 90s - working at Sounds, Melody Maker, NME & Q Magazine before being named editor of Select.As a freelance writer John has written about music, politics and a wide variety of oher subjects for publications such as Rolling Stone, Mojo, The Independent, and New Statesmen.He has written many books including "The Last Party: Britpop, Blair and the demise of English rock"John has written notes of...
2021-07-0648 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP44 - Neil Sheasby "Brother Sheas" - Stone Foundation - "Brother to Brother, One for another..."Neil Sheasby (AKA Brother Sheas) from Stone Foundation joins me for Episode 44.Sheas formed the British Modern Soul Group with Neil Jones back in 1997 (check out episode 26 for my chat with 'Jonesy').Putting an English spin on a strong Stax influence, the seven piece outfit from the Midlands are leaders in the British modern soul scene.We hear all about Neil's love of The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller Solo (including nights with the Movement in the early 90s) and his take on becoming friends with, and working with Paul Weller in...
2021-06-2955 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP43 - Daniel Rachel - Musican-turned-award-winning author - "Governments crack and systems fall, 'cause unity is powerful..."My guest this week is the fabulous musician, turned award-winning author, Daniel Rachel.He wrote his first book, Isle of Noises: Conversations with Great British Songwriters after spending his twenties as the lead-singer in Rachels Basement. The book featured interviews with the likes of Paul Weller, Jimmy Page, Robin Gibb, Ray Davies, Annie Lennox, Noel Gallager and many more.His 2017 Book Walls Come Tumbling Down: the music and politics of Rock Against Racism, 2 Tone and Red Wedge - which won the Penderyn Music Book prize - charts the pivotal period between 1976 and 1992 that saw politics and...
2021-06-2256 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP42 - Rick Buckler - The Jam - Drummer "....the absolute luck is - love is in our hearts!"My very special guest on this episode is Rick Buckler - drummer for The Jam!Described as 'the big beat behind all of those great songs' and 'the perfect drummer for the perfect bands', Rick tells his story from the early days learning the instrument, to meeting Paul, Steve Brookes and Bruce Foxton at Sheerwater School in Woking.We hear about the early days playing 50s and 60s favourites around Surrey to finding their own voice through a blend of rock, punk, mod and new wave, to signing with Polydor through to those incredible singles...
2021-06-1554 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP41 - Martyn Goddard - Photographer - Jam Sessions - "In echoed steps you walk across an empty dream..."On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, Photographer Martyn Goddard takes us through his Jam archives.For avid consumers of Jam vinyl in the late seventies and early eighties, Martyn Goddard’s photographs need little introduction. His images appear on the cover of their first album, In The City, and their fifth, Sound Affects.His photos were also used on the front covers of a flurry of picture sleeve singles from 1977 to 1979: In The City, All Around The World, The Modern World, News of The World, David Watts/ ‘A’ Bomb in Wardour Street, Down in...
2021-06-0838 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP40 - Damon Minchella - Ocean Colour Scene / Weller Band - "When we sway, we sway as one, from the floorboards up!..."My latest guest is described perfectly by @BritpopMemories as 'Probably the best bass player of his generation' - Damon Minchella.As a founding member of Ocean Colour Scene for 14 years, Damon toured the world, scoring five top five albums and 15 top 20 singles (they even supported Paul at my first live Weller experience in 1992!)From 1994-2006, he doubled up as a member of Paul Weller’s band - playing on hit albums - Heliocentric, Illumination, Studio 150 and As Is Now, along with plenty of Live LPs and DVDs.Post Weller-Band, he has continued to wo...
2021-06-0151 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP39 - Bill Smith - The Jam Art Director + Cover Stories... "I've climbed the highest peaks, caught the wild wind home..."In this episode, I chat to former Polydor Art Director, Bill Smith.Not only did Bill create that famous spray-paint The Jam logo that lives on today but he also created the covers for 5 of their albums and 16 of their singles!Across five decades, Bill Smith Studio has worked with more than 200 bands and artists, creating hundreds of album covers, singles bags, and CD covers. You may not know it, but if you bought records over the past forty years, you’ve probably bought a number of theirs.Bill Smith Studio worked with so...
2021-05-2542 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP38 - Matt Deighton - Overshadowed - Paul Weller Band - Mother Earth - Family Silver... "We're words upon a window, written there in steam..."2021 finally sees the reemergence of British folk’s most enigmatic lost son - and I can't quite believe that the mighty Matt Deighton is joining me on the podcast!You may recognize Matt Deighton from his time fronting Acid Jazz heroes Mother Earth or as Paul Weller’s guitarist in the late 90’s when he joined the band for the Heavy Soul Tour.And my goodness me - he has some fabulous stories to share!For almost two decades, the man they keep calling the natural successor to Nick Drake, Davey Graham and John Ma...
2021-05-181h 00Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP37 - Fat Pop Special - Paul Weller Fans on the day of release... "Who's always there when you really need them? Ah, Fat Pop!"Celebrate the release of Fat Pop (Volume 1) from Paul Weller with some lovely fans!Including The Magic Mod (Ben Taylor), Trevor Neal (Trevor & Simon), Broadcaster Peter Gordon (PG)Plus Super-Fans, Tony Christmas, Aarjen Schilt, Peter Nagle, Sandy Mackinnon, Jordan Cartmell, Dan Spackman and David Gordon.All recorded over lunchtime on Friday 14th May 2021 - Fat Pop Day!Find podcast show notes and sign up for regular information at PaulWellerFanPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1438 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP36 - Alex Borg AKA The Stereo Typist - Fat Pop Album Artist + Pop Art... "Say what you want, 'cos this is a new art school"My Guest on this episode is Alex Borg AKA The Stereo Typist This podcast is published on the eve of the release of Paul Weller's 16th Solo album - Fat Pop (Volume 1) so who better to chat to than the man who created the wonderful album cover artwork!We hear how it all came about, stories of meetings at Black Barn / Paul Weller HQ along with Alex's love of vinyl, graphic design, bright colours, Pop Art and making music with his band - Moonlight Parade.Find out more hereIf you wan...
2021-05-1333 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP35 - Mick Talbot - The Style Council Co-Founder - "Good Morning day, how do you do?"Mick's Up!My Guest is The Style Council Legend - Mick Talbot - keyboardist, songwriter, singer, composer and record producer.On 1st March 1983, Paul Weller officially pulled the wraps off his new project, to be called The Style Council.Following the split of The Jam, Paul had re-signed to Polydor as a solo artist, and soon recruited former Merton Parkas, Dexy's Midnight Runners and Bureau keyboardist, Mick Talbot who remained his soul brother and sounding board for the next seven years.We talk about performing with The Jam, forming The Style C...
2021-05-111h 25Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP34 - Polly Birkbeck - PR Guru (for Paul Weller and others!) - "I fumble for change and pull out the Queen, smiling, beguiling..."On this episode I'm joined by PR Guru, Polly Birkbeck (the lady who looks after press for the main man - Mr Paul Weller!)Polly started her career as A&R assistant in the early 90s at Food Records (label for Blur, Jesus Jones, Diesel Park West and others) before heading over to Savage & Best PR where she was Head of Press working with the likes of Pulp, Suede, Elastica and Menswear during the crazy days of BritPop!She moved to v2 Records in 2000 and has worked with Paul Weller ever since - including for the p...
2021-05-0730 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP33 - Paul Francis - Bassist - Paul Weller Movement 1990 - "Freedoms truth is the only truth to save the day and pave the route..."In this episode, I chat with Paul Francis - bass player with The Paul Weller Movement in 1990.In 1989, Paul Weller found himself without a band and recording deal for the first time since he was 18.After taking time off for most of 1990, he returned to the road in Nov / Dec, touring as "The Paul Weller Movement" with drummer Steve White, Max Beesley (now Hollywood star!), Crispin Taylor, Jacko Peake, Damon Brown, Chris Lawrence and Paul Francis on bass.Dive in to hear how it all happened - links with Galliano, Whitey, Mick Talbot an...
2021-05-0431 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP32 - Chris Difford - Squeeze - Lyricist, Musician, Producer *Legend* - "Dreams, schemes and everythings..."My guest on this episode is the fabulous Chris Difford - singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer - founding member of Squeeze with Glenn Tilbrook.His musical journey has run parallel to Paul Weller - from starting his first band in 1972 - to hitting the big time in 1978 - and a legacy of magnificent songs like Cool for Cats, Up The Junction, Is That Love, Some Fantastic Place - and at times their story has crossed over too - most notably with Paul recording his 2000 LP at Chris' studio Heliocentric (the album was named after the studio!)
2021-04-3028 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP31 - Le SuperHomard AKA Christophe Vaillant - French Musician & Weller Remixer - "Oh heavenly thing, please cleanse my soul..."This week, we head across the English Channel to the South of France for a chat with LE SUPERHOMARD AKA Christophe Vaillant.A french musician with a history of mod-styled formations, like the band The Strawberry Smell and Pony Taylor - and a love of the music of Paul Weller!In early 2019, his debut album Meadow Lane Park was not only dreamlike and enchanting, but the critics loved it - and it you read any interview with Paul Weller at the time - he was likely to be raving about it too!He eve...
2021-04-2723 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP30 - Danny Eccleston - Mojo on Paul Weller Guest Editor - "We're dashing our seconds on the rocks of a lifetime"Mojo Magazine - Senior Editor, Danny Eccleston talks Paul Weller Edits MOJO!Paul Weller has been a reader since Issue #1 and a MOJO cover star 11 times. Qualifications that make him an ideal MOJO Guest Editor (their sixth). He asked for features on Paul McCartney, The Coral, CSNY, My Bloody Valentine and Funkadelic, gave the lowdown on his new LP, and recommended new bands and buried treasures for you to check out.Danny shares stories of interviews with Paul from Wild Wood to now, along with a love of The Jam, Style Council and Solo music, an...
2021-04-2038 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP29 - Jill Webb & Steve Hinders - The Jam Scrapbook - "All around the world I've been looking for new - Youth explosion!..."Welcome to an episode dedicated to The Jam Scrapbook - a unique project from Blogger Jill Webb from Hull, England and Steve Hinders from Ohio, USAListen to me play the part of Cilla Black for a very special 'Surprise Surprise' episode of the podcast.Back in the 1980s, inspired by Paul Weller, Jill wrote and edited a music and poetry fanzine called Kindred Spirit.In 2020, her world changed completely from a chance social media connection with Steve.What follows are stories of a shared love of the 'best band in the f**king world...
2021-04-131h 00Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP28 - Jeff Slate - NYC Singer / Songwriter and Journalist - "Don't break my heart about it, things I can't change"New York City based singer-songwriter Jeff Slate is not only an internationally recognized recording artist and music journalist...From the discovery of The Jam in the 1970s, to a love of The Style Council and the first moments of Paul Weller Solo to now - Jeff has been there as a super-fan, a collector, master-interviewer and so much more!Jeff has also got his copy of Fat Pop (Volume 1) so stand by for news on what Jeff calls 'the best moments of the past 5 or so records'.Jeff co-founded the band the Mindless Thin...
2021-04-061h 03Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP27 - Steve Rapport - Rock N Roll Photographer - "The palm trees sway, as a warm breeze blew, and the sun was high"Steve Rapport - Rock 'n' Roll Photographer - documented the London music scene of the 1980s with nothing more than a pair of trusty Nikons and a passion for music with heart and soul.Dive in to hear Steve's incredible stories of music photographer, including The Jam and The Style Council from Brixton Fair Deal, to the ICA, a key role in Red Wedge with Paul and Billy Bragg, to photography on The Lodgers and Long Hot Summer videos plus Wembley, Live Aid and so much more...These days Steve can usually be found at hi...
2021-03-3050 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP26 - Neil Jones - Stone Foundation - "Moved by an action that changes the pattern of things..."Neil Jones from Stone Foundation joins me for Episode 26.Neil formed the Midlands-based Soul band with Neil Sheasby in 1997.A band that continue to raise the bar with every release - and a band who have worked so collaboratively with Paul Weller in recent years.2017's breakthrough LP, Street Rituals was produced by Paul, who also features on all the tracks (piano, guitar & vocal including lead vocal on ‘Your Balloon Is Rising’). Two songs - ‘The Limit of a Man’ & ‘Colour Of’ - are co-writes with a Jones/Sheasby/Weller credit.Everybody, Anyo...
2021-03-2355 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP25 - Billy Chapman - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "Take nothing less than the supreme best"Saxophonist & Song-writer, Billy Chapman played with The Style Council alongside his own band, Animal Nightlife.You can hear him on TSC tracks 'Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse', 'Me Ship Came In!' from Café Bleu, along with the single 'With Everything To Lose' and 'Heavens Above' from The Cost of Loving LP.You can also hear him live on Home & Abroad LP, Style Council in Concert and watch on Far East & Far Out - Council Meeting In Japan.Plus check out Animal Nightlife albums - Shangri-La (1985) + Lush Life (1988)If you want to suppo...
2021-03-2134 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP24 - Ashley Slater - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "You can be all that you want to be..."Grammy nominatted singer, songwriter, producer and trombonist, Ashley Slater joins us on Episode 24 - (6 out of of 7 special Honorary Councillor podcasts)Ashley emigrated to England in 1977, where he joined the regimental band of the Royal Scots - serving in the army for 6 1/2 years - before joining the jazz orchestral collective Loose Tubes. As an Honorary Councillor, he played on the single version of The Lodgers 'A newly recorded version presented to you by public demand' which featured The Style Council's biggest studio entourage to date plus The Orange Album (The Cost of Loving LP) on t...
2021-03-2027 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP23 - Jaye Ella-Ruth - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "Keep on diving til I reach the ends"We have a proper exclusive for Episode 23 as my guest is Jaye Ella-Ruth, formally known as Jaye Williamson.Jaye toured the world with The Style Council in 1984, performing as an Honorary Councillor on BBC Sight and Sound In Concert, and the Far East And Far Out Live video. You can also hear her vocals on the Groovin’ EP and 1998's LP 'The Style Council in Concert'. You're in for a real treat as Jaye has never spoken about her time working with Paul Weller and The Style Council!Post TSC, she was...
2021-03-1950 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP22 - Kevin Miller - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "The gift you gave is desire, The match that started my fire..."Our Style Council Celebration continues with Kevin MillerPart of Tracie Young's Soul Squad - signed to Paul's Respond Record Label - he was musical director and played bass guitar - Kevin toured the world supporting TSC.He also played bass on the Groovin' EP - 'You're The Best Thing' , 'Big Boss Groove' and 'Shout to the Top'.Kevin also worked with Spandau Ballet’ (whilst the absent Kemp brothers were making the film The Krays) and then on to record an album in Los Angeles with ‘Tony Hadley’ after Tony and the band had parted...
2021-03-1828 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP21 - Anthony Harty - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "Time here today is life tomorrow"Our Style Council Celebration continues with bass player - Anthony HartyAnthony joined The Style Council straight out of school in 1983.As an Honorary Councillor, he went on to tour the World with Paul, Mick and the band until 1985 before going on to work with over 100 bands and artists includingThe Truth, The Specials, The Beat, The Selecter, Badfinger, The Primitives, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Hazel O’Connor, Steve Ellis (Love Affair).He even bagged himself a Grammy from work with Lee Scratch Perry!You can catch Anthony live with From The Style Co...
2021-03-1730 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP20 - Zeke Manyika - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "Gather every man, Gather every woman..."Our Style Council Celebration continues with drummer, percussonist & singer - Zeke ManyikaWinning the accolade of 1st Honorary Councillor - listed on the back of the 'Speak Like a Child' sleeve with Tracie Young - Zeke was part of The Style Council before it even existed - working with Paul and Mick on 3 of the first 4 singles.As part of Orange Juice, Zeke tour up the charts in the early 80s before working with The The, The Zeros, Route 66, Mark Almond and more recently Faze Action.In the early 90s, it was Zeke t...
2021-03-1624 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP19 - Hilary Seabrook - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "Peace in my mind, I'm so happy to find"7 Podcasts - 7 Days - 7 Honorary Councillors! We kick off a celebration of The Style Council with Hilary Seabrook...Now days, she's a creative working with words - online, in print and on air - but in the 1980s, she played saxophone in The Style Council heading out on UK and European Tours in 1983... Listen to The Style Council's debut album Café Bleu, released in March 1984, and you can hear Hilary playing sax on A Gospel and Headstart for Happiness.She's also on sax for the single version o...
2021-03-1531 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP18 - Alan McGee - Music Mogul, Creation RecordsOn this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, first broadcast on 2nd March 2021, we dive into the heart of British music with legendary music mogul and label boss Alan McGee.This is the man behind some of the biggest acts in indie rock... Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Happy Mondays and so many more...The founder of one of the most successful & iconic record labels, Creation Records... a label that may never have existed without Paul Weller...We had a lovely chat about the early punk scene - his love of T...
2021-03-0931 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP17 - Pete Paphides - Music Journalist, Radio Host, Vinyl Collector & 'Broken Greek' author - "Flying high, never come down"My guest this week is the fabulous, Pete Paphides Pete started his career in music journalism at Melody Maker before going on to write for Time Out, the Guardian, Mojo, Q, Observer Music Monthly and The Times, where he spent five years as their Chief Music Critic.Not only is Pete a massive Weller fan but he has spent time with Paul in his studio and on tour - and has some incredible stories to tell - including the best kebab tale you will ever hear!.Since 2015, Pete has hosted a weekly music show...
2021-03-0242 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP16 - Dennis Munday - on The Jam, The Style Council & Life at Polydor - "Oh baby I'm dreaming of Monday..."My guest is Former Record Industry Executive, Dennis Munday.Working for Polydor, Dennis effectively became an honorary member of both The Jam and The Style Council - often being the vital link between Paul Weller and record company, Polydor.Dennis takes us on a journey from a love of Jazz to working with the best f***ing band in the world - The Jam.We hear incredible tales of recording those hit songs and albums, a link to The Beatles that you may not know about, to the band on tour plus how...
2021-02-2354 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP15 - Craig Hassall - CEO - Royal Albert Hall - "Singing high, singing low - Send an arrow to your heart"My guest on Episode 15, Craig Hassall - CEO of London's Iconic Royal Albert Hall.Plug in for stories of a love of The Style Council from Down Under, getting the gig at RAH, Teenage Cancer Trust's epic nights with Mr Weller and inside info on one of the World's most treasured music venues.Paul Weller has played RAH over 40 times - including the famous (on this podcast at least) 5 nights in a row in 2010.Find out more about the Royal Albert Hall at www.royalalberthall.comAnd see / buy the Sir...
2021-02-1934 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP14 - Trevor Neal - Comedy Legend - "Didn't we have a nice time? Oh wasn't it such a fine time?"BAFTA winning writer & comedian, Trevor Neal is best known as one half of British comedy duo, Trevor and Simon - rocking our Saturday Morning TV worlds for a decade on Going Live! (1987-1993), and Live and Kicking (1993-1997).Trevor is a massive Paul Weller fan - from discovering punk as a teenager and a shared love of The Jam through to performing on the same bill in the 90s - and rocking out to Weller Solo on Jools Holland.In fact he has more in common with Paul than you could ever imagine.S...
2021-02-1652 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP13 - James Curran - Absolute Radio & Magic Radio - "When I hear that sound, It goes to my heart..."Absolute Radio & Magic Radio are two of the biggest radio stations in the UK - attracting millions of listeners every week.James Curran is the man behind the music - working with labels, artists, DJs, presenters to shape the sound of these award-winning radio stations as Director of Music...Not only does he love MUSIC - love LIVE GIGS - love RADIO - he also happens to be a Big Paul Weller fan - arranging sessions and interviews with Paul throughout his career.Listen to Absolute Radio hereListen to Magic...
2021-02-1110 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP12 - Nicky Weller (with a Hello from Ann Weller) - About The Young Ideat's episode 12 of the podcast, and I've already been invited in to the Weller family home!Special guest, Nicky Weller - the blood, sweat and tears behind both The Jam and The Style Council Fan Clubs - along with the fabulous About The Young Idea - The Jam Exhibition.Nicky also happens to be sister to Mr Paul Weller (our end goal for this podcast series!).On this episode, we hear Nicky talking about family life, growing up as a Weller, the early days in Stanley Road, Woking and The Jam, The Style...
2021-02-0950 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP11 - Andy Lewis - Musician, DJ & Producer - ”From Blow Up! to Thunderclouds”In this episode, I am joined by musician, record producer and DJ - Andy Lewis.Andy was part of The Paul Weller Band - from 22 Dreams to A Kind Revolution - playing to millions all over the globe.He has released two albums as a solo artist, on Acid Jazz Records: Billion Pound Project in September 2005 and You Should Be Hearing Something Now! in October 2007.He made his name as one of the prime movers behind the Brit Pop explosion of the mid-90's thanks to his DJ sets at Blow Up and...
2021-02-021h 05Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP10 - Timothy Shepard - 22 Dreams Artist - "And all the pictures on the wall, serve only to remind you of it all"WHAT A THRILL!My guest on Episode 10 is Timothy Shepard - an incredible collage artist working with paper, photography, cine film and music.Tim created the artwork for the album cover on Paul Weller’s masterpiece - 22 Dreams (2008)He has also filmed and directed a number of music videos including for Kevin Ayers, The Go-Betweens, and Bandante (George Vjestica - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds).We find out more about working and walking with Paul, how he created the magical album cover, along with sessions at Black Barn Studio and so...
2021-01-2625 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP09 - Pat Gilbert - Mojo Collectors Series "Your mojo will have no effect..."Paul Weller once sang "Your mojo will have no effect - as we head into tomorrow"Clearly he hadn't read Mojo's Collectors Series - from my special guest, Pat Gilbert.Journalist, author, broadcaster and a man who has Paul Weller on speed dial - Pat shares a love of The Jam, stories of many meetings with Paul and exclusive interviews.Plus a sneak preview on 2021's upcoming new album - Fat Pop Volume 1Mojo: The Collectors Series: Paul Weller - Edition 1Mojo: The Collectors Series: Paul Weller - Edition 2
2021-01-1935 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP08 -Teenage Waitress AKA Daniel J. Ash - Love & ChemicalsSinger / songwriter Teenage Waitress aka Daniel J. Ash joins us for Episode 8A huge Weller fan with tales of meeting his hero, supporting Paul on tour, creating at Black Barn and so much more!Daniel also treats us to a special Lockdown3.0 bedroom session playing "The Mess You Made Me Make"Check out the debut album from Teenage Waitress - Love & ChemicalsAnd here for more info about Colorama RecordsIf you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3)...
2021-01-1429 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP07 - Ian Snowball - Sounds from the StudioMy guest on Episode 7 is Ian Snowball (Snowy)Author of multiple books on The Jam, Style Council and Paul Weller including Sounds From The Studio, Thick As Thieves: Personal Situations with The Jam and the 2021 publication of Soul Deep - Adventures of the Style Council (with my guest from Episode 1, Stuart Deabill)Ian also collaborated with The Jam's Rick Buckler on his auto-biography That's Entertainment: My Life in the JamIf you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3)Buy me a c...
2021-01-1229 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP06 - The Magic Mod AKA Ben TaylorThis week, I am joined by Ben Taylor, AKA 'The Magic Mod' - not only is he Rock n' Roll's favourite magician - Ben is a massive Paul Weller fan - who has accompanied Paul and the band on tour and in the studio at Black Barn.https://www.instagram.com/the_magic_mod/Celebrating the modern world subculture, Liam Gallagher claims, “he is the best dressed magician about.”Being the only magician to tour with various bands and artists, Ben has made The Magic Mod a well known name around the indie musi...
2021-01-0535 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP05 - Lee Cogswell - Film-Maker, Mono Media Films - Paul Weller & The Style CouncilEpisode 5: Lee Cogswell - Film-Maker, Mono Media Films - shares stories on The Style Council and Paul Weller documentary films...On Episode 5 of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by the hugely talented film-maker Lee Cogswell...Lee is one half of the brilliant team behind Mono Media Films (together with Episode 2 guest, Bax)In this podcast chat, we explore the story behind his mini-documentaries on the making of Paul Weller albums A Kind Revolution, Jawbone, True Meanings and On Sunset.Lee has also directed music videos...
2020-12-2924 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP04 - Ric Blaxill - The Changing Man... "Paul returns to primetime TV LIVE!"Episode 4 - and I'm joined by Weller Fan and Radio Boss, Ric Blaxill.Ric has an incredible CV, working across radio and TV, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the business.From BBC Radio 1, Capital Radio and BBC 6 Music to Top of the Pops - and Paul Weller's return to primetime TV in the nineties.Ric currently works for Bauer Media as the music and content director for its radio division looking after Planet Rock, Kerrang Radio, Heat! and Scala Radio.If you want to support the podcast financially...
2020-12-2222 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP03 - Russell Hastings - From The JamEpisode 3's guest is Singer / Songwriter Russell Hastings (From The Jam)The only frontman to work with both Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton since Paul Weller split The Jam in 1982.His work with Bruce has also seen him also work alongside Paul Weller, Wilko Johnson and Steve Cropper to name just a fewAs a genuine Jam fan, his passion and understanding of The Jam's history is second to none and has toured the world playing to packed houses of Jam fans for years.Russell was also co writer on Bruce F...
2020-12-1533 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastEP02 - Mark Baxter (Bax) - The MumperOn Episode 2, we are joined by Weller Super Fan, and friend, Mark Baxter (Bax)A Writer / film-maker / PR man / London Legend … known as The Mumper, who, together with his Mono Media company partner, Lee Cogswell, has made documentary films on recent Paul Weller albums from Jawbone through to On Sunset.They also made 2020's incredible Sky Arts Documentary on The Style Council called Long Hot Summers.Strap in for Episode 2 of the World's First Paul Weller Fan Podcast.Find out more about Mono Media Films at monomediafilms.londonIf yo...
2020-12-0830 min
Paul Weller Fan PodcastEP01 - Stuart Deabill - Soul Deep (Adventures with The Style Council) - "Getcha mining soul deep - with a lesson in history..."Episode 1: Stuart Deabill on Soul Deep, The Style Council and more…Stuart Deabill was (and always will be!) Guest Number 1 on The Paul Weller Fan Podcast.I’ll be forever grateful to him for joining the ride so early on, when even I wasn’t really sure how it would all work out or what it really was.He shares a great love for The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller Solo and has been hugely supportive of this whole podcast venture too (even bringing me to tears when he gave...
2020-12-0123 minPaul Weller Fan PodcastTRAILER - Paul Weller Fan Podcast - Desperately Seeking Paul - Season 1The World's First Paul Weller Fan Podcast.Brought you by Dan Jennings.A former radio broadcaster with one big regret.Never getting to interview his hero, the legendary British musician Paul Weller. This podcast exists purely to solve that issue.It promises to be a celebration from In The City to Fat Pop and everything in between.Welcome to Desperately Seeking Paul!Find podcast show notes and sign up for regular information at PaulWellerFanPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2020-11-2701 min