Paul Weller

Paul Weller Paul Weller (birth name: John William Weller) is an English singer-songwriter. Paul Weller was born on 25 May 1958 in Sheerwater, near Woking, Surrey, England. Starting with the very successful punk-rock band The Jam (1976-1982), Paul Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council (1983-1989). In 1991, Paul Weller re-established himself as a successful solo artist, and continues to remain a respected singer, lyricist and guitarist, a... Read Full Story

Paul Weller (birth name: John William Weller) is an English singer-songwriter. Paul Weller was born on 25 May 1958 in Sheerwater, near Woking, Surrey, England. Starting with the very successful punk-rock band The Jam (1976-1982), Paul Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council (1983-1989). In 1991, Paul Weller re-established himself as a successful solo artist, and continues to remain a respected singer, lyricist and guitarist, a fact... Read Full Story

Paul Weller (birth name: John William Weller) is an English singer-songwriter. Paul Weller was born on 25 May 1958 in Sheerwater, near Woking, Surrey, England. Starting with the very successful punk-rock band The Jam (1976-1982), Paul Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council (1983-1989). In 1991, Paul Weller re-established himself as a successful solo artist, and continues to remain a respected singer, lyricist and guitarist, a fact... Read Full Story

Join Jacqueline Foreman as she welcomes Vicki Genfan to the show LIVE! Hailing from New Jersey, Vicki Genfan is simply one of the most exciting guitarists around. Genfan’s dynamic style borrows as much from Michael Hedges and Pat Metheny as it does from James Taylor and Earth Wind and Fire. Playing both original instrumentals and vocal-based material, Genfan uses two-handed tapping, harmonic slaps, and alternate tunings in a style that is uniquely her own. Perhaps Vicki's most celebrated... Read Full Story

An oddity caught my eye while working on yesterday’s BMW M post . The face seemed familiar, and I just caught the name: Paul Weller. “Wait – Paul Weller on a BMW press release? That can’t be THE Paul Weller. Paul Weller from The Jam? What the hell does he have to do with BMW? Wait, the MINI?” And indeed it IS Paul Weller, and, of course, he has something to do with the MINI. Paul Weller isn’t very well known in America, but in England, and especially England in the... Read Full Story

Every once in a while, an artist surfaces that stops you in your tracks. The kind of artist that makes you listen to what they are doing. Vicki Genfan is one of those artists. Her distinctive playing style is described as, in her own words “Slap -Tap”. To the listener it can only be described as “Wizardry”. In 2008, Vicki was awarded Guitar Player`s Guitar Superstar award. Performing alongside some of the greatest guitarists the planet has to offer, Vicki played off the opposition to be... Read Full Story

One of the all time great singer / songwriters of his generation, Paul Weller, has announced a U.K. Tour in November 2008. The Original Modfather kicks off the tour at Crawley K2, Crawley on November 6th                                                Dates are listed below   November 06 / 2008          Crawley K2, Crawley November 07 / 2008          Crawley K2, Crawley November 08 / 2008          Cliffs Pavillion, Southend November 13 / 2008          Press and Journal Arena... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about Paul Weller. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story

English rockers Muse have made one of their rare live tracks available as a download on their site Muse.mu. The band, formed in 1994 under the name “Rocket Baby Dolls”, played The Royal Albert Hall, London back in April of this year in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. They have released the video version of the song “Fury”, which was recorded at the show, and it`s now available to fans as a free download. The song “Fury” dates back to the “Absolution” sessions, but it was left off the... Read Full Story

Metal masters Metallica have announced their 2008/2009 World tour dates. The seventh biggest selling act in American history kicked off their world tour in Glendale, Arizona, U.S.A. on October 21st 2008. Coming just after the release of their ninth studio album, the awesome “Death Magnetic”, this tour is promising to be their best to date. For a full list of tour dates CLICK HERE Related Posts: Paul Weller Announces U.K. Tour Muse Give Away Rare Song Online. Guns `n Roses... Read Full Story