![]() Weller's musical vocation was confirmed after seeing Status Quo in concert in 1972. By the time Weller was eleven and moving up to Sheerwater County Secondary school, music was the biggest part of his life, and he had started playing the guitar. His love of music began with the Beatles, then the Who and Small Faces. Weller started his education at Maybury County First School in 1963. His father worked as a taxi driver and a builder and his mother was a part-time cleaner. Although born John William Weller, he became known as Paul by his parents. Weller was born on in Woking, Surrey, England, to John and Ann Weller (née Craddock). He was the principal figure of the 1970s and 1980s mod revival, often referred to as "The Modfather", and an influence on Britpop bands such as Oasis. Many of his songs with the Jam had lyrics about working class life. He had further success with the blue-eyed soul music of the Style Council (1983–1989), before establishing himself as a solo artist with his eponymous 1992 album.ĭespite widespread critical recognition as a singer, lyricist, and guitarist, Weller has remained a national, rather than international, star and much of his songwriting is rooted in English society. Weller achieved fame with the punk rock/ new wave/ mod revival band the Jam (1972–1982). The news was announced earlier today in a tweet from the 'Going Underground' and 'A Town Called Malice' writer's official Twitter account.Paul John Weller (born John William Weller ) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. ![]() ![]() The Royal Hospital is, of course, a retirement home for the Chelsea Pensioners, retired serviceman.īut next year, it will be transformed into a stunning music venue for the Live At Chelsea open-air concert series, and we can't think of a better place to see the Modfather perform.
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