Tag Archives: The Jam

10 Songs That Encapsulate Sir Michael Caine

By | Posted on March 11th, 2013
Sir Michael Caine (Press Association via AP Images)

This Thursday is Sir Michael Caine’s 80th birthday. A movie legend, double oscar winner, and, as of two days ago, recipient of the Freedom of the City of London.

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The Brit List: Summer of London – 10 Great London Songs

By | Posted on July 24th, 2012

“The Lambeth Walk”

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Five Innovative British Bass Players

By | Posted on August 1st, 2011

So, we’ve done the gentleman singer, the inventive guitar player, the stick-twiddling drummer, but our great British band cannot be complete without the guy (or girl) who glues the whole thing together. It’s fine for the ...

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Simon Cowell Slams Paul Weller Over ‘X Factor’ Criticism

By | Posted on December 10th, 2010

Simon Cowell has slammed former Jam frontman Paul Weller for calling TV talent programs like Cowell’s X Factor as “very cheap programming and the lowest common denominator stuff,” NME reports.

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Top British Musicians We’re Thankful For, Part 2

By | Posted on November 26th, 2009

(For more lists of the best of UK music, please see our Tunes From the Thames section.)

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Paul Weller Disses Morrissey In Print

By | Posted on July 2nd, 2008

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Anglo For Your Ear: The Jam’s “Beat Surrender”

By | Posted on December 7th, 2007

This was No. 1 in the UK 25 years ago.

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You’re a Creep: Thom Yorke Hits Back at Noel Gallagher

By | Posted on February 20th, 2007

It’s hardly news that Noel Gallagher talks crap about other singers, but Thom Yorke, for one, isn’t going to take it anymore.

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