From the Jam
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:50 pm
Ok, those who know and love the late beloved Jam will be interested---
Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler have revived the Jam, with Russell Hastings singing lead (and playing a drop-dead gorgeous all-black 330), with another musician on guitar/keyboards. Being a huge Jam fan (fortunate enough to see them in 1979), i was skeptical--without Weller, what would it be?-- but i figured there was little to lose, so i went to the Anaheim HOB to see them last week.
OMG!
It was magnificent. Foxton is no longer on a Ric bass, but they blazed thru 23 of the greatest songs ever, representing the peak of the Jam's output (and including the Who's So Sad About Us). Foxton is perhaps one of the greatest live bass players i have ever seen, and still does some mean jumps. Hastings, in the unenviable role of Weller stand-in, acquitted himself admirably. It was absolutely a blast--the passion and drive of these songs, played live, was incredible.
If you love and miss the Jam, go see them if you get the chance. You will NOT regret it.
Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler have revived the Jam, with Russell Hastings singing lead (and playing a drop-dead gorgeous all-black 330), with another musician on guitar/keyboards. Being a huge Jam fan (fortunate enough to see them in 1979), i was skeptical--without Weller, what would it be?-- but i figured there was little to lose, so i went to the Anaheim HOB to see them last week.
OMG!
It was magnificent. Foxton is no longer on a Ric bass, but they blazed thru 23 of the greatest songs ever, representing the peak of the Jam's output (and including the Who's So Sad About Us). Foxton is perhaps one of the greatest live bass players i have ever seen, and still does some mean jumps. Hastings, in the unenviable role of Weller stand-in, acquitted himself admirably. It was absolutely a blast--the passion and drive of these songs, played live, was incredible.
If you love and miss the Jam, go see them if you get the chance. You will NOT regret it.
