FROM The Jam, but definitely not THE Jam

July 1, 2008

by Black Bubblegum

From The Jam, and technically from The Jam

From The Jam is just that…. original members from The Jam (but NOT Paul Weller) who play the music OF The Jam.

The Jam was always three guys, (Weller, Foxton, & Buckler) but From The Jam‘s lineup is a little different:

Bruce Foxton – Bass/Vocals
Rick Buckler – Drums
Russell Hastings – Vocals/Guitar
Dave Moore – Guitar/Keyboards

So who the hell are these two other dudes? ESPECIALLY the guy who is attempting to replace Paul-mother-loving-Weller? Here’s what their website has to say about it: “RUSSELL HASTINGS …shocked audiences nationwide this year with his authentic and passionate interpretation in performance (vocals and guitar) of The Jam’s back catalogue.”

Apparently Hastings & Moore were members of a Jam COVER band entitled The Gift (named after the 1982 LP). So does that make FROM THE JAM actually The Jam? I say no (no Paul Weller, no dice), but if you are so inclined, check em’ out at Blender Theater on September 26th. Tickets are on sale

Paul Weller is also playing shows here this fall. Last time he was here he played a night of all Jam songs. DO check him out.

The Jam – “A Town Called Malice”