This Is The Jam World

di Art Maldon (Autore)

Wymer Publishing, 2026

In an era when punk’s raw fury collided with new wave’s sophistication, The Jam carved out their own territory. They were modernists who looked backward for inspiration, angry young men in tailored suits. Their eighteen consecutive Top 40 hits and four number-one singles tell only part of the story. The deeper narrative lies in how Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton, and Rick Buckler transformed suburban frustration into universal anthems, how they built a devoted following through relentless touring and genuine connection with their audience, and how they chose artistic integrity over commercial security. This is the story of a band that refused to compromise, from their early days playing Woking’s working men’s clubs to the top of the British charts it remains one of rock’s most purposeful trajectories—a straight line drawn with absolute conviction from obscurity to immortality.

• Autore: Art Maldon
• Editore: Wymer Publishing
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 144 p.
• Dimensioni: 297 x 210 mm
• Peso: 680 gr.
• EAN: 9781918419108

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