Rick Buckler
Encyclopedia
Rick Buckler is the former drummer
of The Jam
, an English
rock
band that enjoyed considerable success in the United Kingdom
from 1977 until disbanding in 1982. Although spearheaded by the songwriter
Paul Weller, the rhythm section of Buckler on drums and Bruce Foxton
on bass guitar
were an integral part of The Jam's sound and success. The Jam split at the behest of Weller.
Q Magazine reported in March 2006 that Buckler was dismissive of the jazz
leanings in Weller's post-Jam band The Style Council
, after Weller played his ex-bandmate tapes of his new song
s. Weller has not spoken to Buckler socially for more than 20 years.
In 1983, Buckler joined 'Time U.K.', featuring himself, Jimmy Edwards and Ray Simone, both formerly of 'MasterSwitch', Danny Kustow from the Tom Robinson Band
and former Sparks
/Radio Stars
bassist Martin Gordon
. Gordon's tenure was brief - he recorded demos and performed only one gig with the band before being replaced by Nick South of the Yoko Ono
Band and Steve Marriott
's All Stars. Time UK sold nearly 60,000 copies of their first single
, "The Cabaret".
Buckler was reunited with Foxton and Edwards as 'Sharp', who recorded some songs for the short-lived Unicorn record label
. These recordings have subsequently been re-issued on a Time UK anthology. Buckler started a furniture
refurbishment
business
after Time UK's demise and produced and mixed the album Bound for Glory by The Highliners
and drummed for them in 1990.
From November 2005, Buckler played drums in 'The Gift'. Buckler and Bruce Foxton toured with Russell Hastings (vocals/guitar) and bassist Dave Moore under the name of "From the Jam". On 15 September 2009 Buckler announced that he would no longer play and tour with the band.
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
of The Jam
The Jam
The Jam were an English punk rock/New Wave/mod revival band active during the late 1970s and early 1980s. They were formed in Woking, Surrey. While they shared the "angry young men" outlook and fast tempos of their punk rock contemporaries, The Jam wore smartly tailored suits rather than ripped...
, an English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
rock
Rock and roll
Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, primarily from a combination of African American blues, country, jazz, and gospel music...
band that enjoyed considerable success in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
from 1977 until disbanding in 1982. Although spearheaded by the songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
Paul Weller, the rhythm section of Buckler on drums and Bruce Foxton
Bruce Foxton
Bruce Foxton is an English rock and roll musician who is best known as the bass player in punk rock bands The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers.-Biography:...
on bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
were an integral part of The Jam's sound and success. The Jam split at the behest of Weller.
Q Magazine reported in March 2006 that Buckler was dismissive of the jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
leanings in Weller's post-Jam band The Style Council
The Style Council
The Style Council were an English band, formed in 1983 by the ex-The Jam singer and guitarist Paul Weller, with keyboardist Mick Talbot. The permanent line-up grew to include drummer Steve White and Weller's then-wife, vocalist Dee C. Lee. Other artists such as Tracie Young and Tracey Thorn also...
, after Weller played his ex-bandmate tapes of his new song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
s. Weller has not spoken to Buckler socially for more than 20 years.
In 1983, Buckler joined 'Time U.K.', featuring himself, Jimmy Edwards and Ray Simone, both formerly of 'MasterSwitch', Danny Kustow from the Tom Robinson Band
Tom Robinson Band
Tom Robinson Band were a British rock band, established in 1976 by singer, songwriter and bassist Tom Robinson...
and former Sparks
Sparks
-People:*Sparks , people with Sparks as family name or given name*Sparks , a character in Enter the Matrix and The Matrix Revolutions-Places:United States*Sparks, Georgia*Sparks, Kansas*Sparks, Maryland*Sparks, Nebraska...
/Radio Stars
Radio Stars
Radio Stars are an English new wave group formed in early 1977. They released three albums and had one UK Top 40 single.-Biography:Radio Stars were formed by ex-John's Children vocalist Andy Ellison, Sparks exile Martin Gordon , and Ian MacLeod in 1977, following the end of their underachieving...
bassist Martin Gordon
Martin Gordon
Martin Gordon is an English musician, who plays bass guitar and piano.-Biography:Martin Gordon was born in Ipswich, and grew up Hitchin, Hertfordshire...
. Gordon's tenure was brief - he recorded demos and performed only one gig with the band before being replaced by Nick South of the Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono
is a Japanese artist, musician, author and peace activist, known for her work in avant-garde art, music and filmmaking as well as her marriage to John Lennon...
Band and Steve Marriott
Steve Marriott
Stephen Peter Marriott , popularly known as Steve Marriott, was an English musician, songwriter, and frontman of several notable rock and roll bands, spanning over two decades...
's All Stars. Time UK sold nearly 60,000 copies of their first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, "The Cabaret".
Buckler was reunited with Foxton and Edwards as 'Sharp', who recorded some songs for the short-lived Unicorn record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
. These recordings have subsequently been re-issued on a Time UK anthology. Buckler started a furniture
Furniture
Furniture is the mass noun for the movable objects intended to support various human activities such as seating and sleeping in beds, to hold objects at a convenient height for work using horizontal surfaces above the ground, or to store things...
refurbishment
Antiques restoration
Antiques restoration refers to either the practice of "restoration"- restoring an antique or work of art to a like-new condition , or "conservation"- the practice of preserving an antique or work of art against further deterioration.-Restoration:Restoration can be as simple as light cleaning to...
business
Business
A business is an organization engaged in the trade of goods, services, or both to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, where most of them are privately owned and administered to earn profit to increase the wealth of their owners. Businesses may also be not-for-profit...
after Time UK's demise and produced and mixed the album Bound for Glory by The Highliners
The Highliners
The Highliners is a British rock and roll / psychobilly band formed in London in 1984 by Luke Morgan, lead singer and Chris Finch on saxophone having met at The Central School of Art and Kev Feeney aka Stretch on bass...
and drummed for them in 1990.
From November 2005, Buckler played drums in 'The Gift'. Buckler and Bruce Foxton toured with Russell Hastings (vocals/guitar) and bassist Dave Moore under the name of "From the Jam". On 15 September 2009 Buckler announced that he would no longer play and tour with the band.
External links
- The Jam (official website as run by Rick Buckler)
- From The Jam (official website)
- Time U.K. (official website)
- The Jam Fan Myspace Page
- http://www.mudkiss.com/rickbuckler.htm Interview with Rick Butler for Mudkiss