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Always uncomfortable in the pop limelight, Paul Weller has at times suffered for his art. His fascination with contemporary black music eventually led The Style Council to a dead end, and his moral convictions, championing causes like CND and Red Wedge, left him disillusioned with politics. Weller's return was slow but gradual, and for the last decade he enjoyed an artistic renaissance that continues unabated. Traces Weller's career from his upbringing in Woking, through his years with The Jam and the difficulties he faced after it's demise to his current status as one of Britain's most respected performers and songwriters. This new paperback edition has been revised and updated to take Weller's story into the 21st century. It covers his link-up with Branson's V2 label, along with The Rolling Stones and lovingly compiled album of cover versions Studio 150. It chronicles the peaks and troughs of the three stages of Weller's remarkable careers. Includes comprehensive discography and many previously unpublished photographs. John Reed, a former Research Editor of Record Collector magazine has interviewed many of Weller's friends and colleagues and presents a comprehensive picture 'The Modfather'.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fans of Paul Weller can finally read about each stage of the singer's career from the Jam to his solo career in the nineties. It is highly likely that this is also the most thoroughly researched piece of work on the artist. John Reed should be congratulated on this work. He has resisted the temptation to repeat every known fact about Paul Weller in order to fill this book, instead choosing to research the facts that fans really want to know. Of course, many readers will already know some anecdotes - this is inevitable - yet the new information and fascinating interviews which Reed has uncovered far outnumber the previously published pieces on Weller's career. The story of a long career, in addition to unseen photographs and an exhaustive discography, make a brilliant piece of work which will be read again and again.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The first part of the book, the pre-Jam days, was brilliant and really gave an insight into the young Weller, with important interviews with some of the people who knew him at the time, including teachers and people at school.
The rest of the book (Jam to 2005) was a let down, largely because many of the key players (Weller - both Paul and John, Foxton, Buckler etc) did not participate in the book. There were also minimal interviews of punk and post-punk contemporaries, as well as the key players around the Style Council and the solo Weller. Consequently, many of the quotes were lifted from interviews in the media and this made the book disappointing.
The book is also written in a very straight, chronological and staid way, listing facts, figures, names and places, but no great insight into what was going on inside the camp. Not much juicy gossip here, unlike Paolo Hewitt's vengeful and unintentionally hilarious book 'The Changing Man'.
The rest of the book (Jam to 2005) was a let down, largely because many of the key players (Weller - both Paul and John, Foxton, Buckler etc) did not participate in the book. There were also minimal interviews of punk and post-punk contemporaries, as well as the key players around the Style Council and the solo Weller. Consequently, many of the quotes were lifted from interviews in the media and this made the book disappointing.
The book is also written in a very straight, chronological and staid way, listing facts, figures, names and places, but no great insight into what was going on inside the camp. Not much juicy gossip here, unlike Paolo Hewitt's vengeful and unintentionally hilarious book 'The Changing Man'.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
From the moment I picked this book up, I couldn't put it down again (which was hard because it's really heavy). It's packed with more detail than an encyclopedia and is an absolute must for any Weller fan. Reed's writing talents are clear and focused, his use of descriptive imagery immaculate and the research that went into this book is exemplary. Though Weller doesn't talk directly to the author, the book is incredibly well written and includes hundreds of quotes here from friends, family and the Modfather himself to enrich and complement Reed's excellent biography. There's not much more I can say except go out and buy it!
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A major Jam Fan
I was massively disappointed in the book, right, there was an insight into the reasoning and theories behind Paul Weller's song choices but the title is extremely misleading as it... Read more
Published on 8 April 2010 by PaulfromPangbourne
One for the boys.....
I have to admit this is not my kind of thing. I've read it and there's certainly not enough scandal for my liking. But seems to me that's not what this book is about. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2007 by Owenfast
dissapointed weller fan
I was a little dissapointed with this book
Nothing really that has not been written before
Nothing really that has not been written before
Published on 13 Feb 2006
A gratifyingly accurate account of a phenomenal artist...
I feel that it behooves anyone with impeccable taste to seek out and listen to the essential recordings of the subject of this book. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 1999
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