Mod / punk trio The Jam came to prominence in the UK during the punk era and
became one of the most popular bands in their homeland in the late 1970s and
early 1980s. Formed in Woking, Surrey, England in 1972, The Jam was founded by
singer / bassist Paul Weller alongside several friends including drummer Rick
Buckler, guitarist Dave Waller, and guitarist Steve Brookes. After Waller left
in 1973, Bruce Foxton replaced him the following year. However, Brookes left in
1975, and Foxton moved to bass while Weller took over as the group’s sole
guitarist. Aligning themselves with the bu...