Sam Fender on Paul Weller, selfie decorum, and winning a BRIT award

The hilarious Sam Fender popped in for a chat with Danielle Perry, and reflected on his stellar rise from humble beginnings, hearing that Paul Weller liked his tunes, winning a BRIT award, egging a Co-op (?) and more!
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[@philevans5962]

His music attracts all ages. I am 60 end of Feb and my wife is 60. We have tickets for his gig at the O2 in Brum and we are so looking forward to it. We love all kinds of music but there is something special about this band.

[@nilammehta6546]

Totally agree. I am 50 and really enjoy his sound. Music is ageless.

[@aztrodnb]

I'm 19 and couldn't agree more his music is something else!!!

[@philevans5962]

@@aztrodnb My son and I were lucky enough to see Sam at the Castle and Falcon in Digbeth last year for just £8 a ticket. We met up with him later for a chat and photos. A great guy. My son is blown away with him. Dont think we will be lucky enough to meet him again if you know what I mean.

[@Stocktonlad774]

Good to hear I'm not going to be the oldest at the gig Phil. I'm 53😁

[@suzybaxter2715]

Me too, They are fabulous, its nice to see real music instead of manufactured bubble pop

[@megancummins7469]

how can someone be so talented yet so modest at the same time he's unreal

[@hypersonic_luke]

I know - he is so humble! He really doesn't know just how good he is. Deserves all the success coming his way!

[@sundamage6558]

geordie mams slap you about for getting too big headed lmaooo

[@laceitup1]

Good lord, I'm 62 and adore this kid! I'm from America and it is so refreshing to see a kid with this much inside to life. Huge plus that he real! He says he was influenced by Bruce Springsteen, my all time favorite, and it shows. He actually has something to say! This kid is going place❤ Wish him the best!

[@pasherri]

Lace Bays So glad to hear someone else say this. I’m 64, stumbled across his music and now really want him to play outside UK so I can hear him live. I feel like we’re in on the ground floor almost. Second floor anyway.

[@philevans5962]

He has a big future. Will be seeing a lot of him during his tours.

[@gol4695]

This aged well

[@Max-qb1ym]

He is going to be big

[@richim2326]

i couldn't agree more...

[@flopflopfloppy]

You called it sir

[@charwv3556]

I've never had children of my own but if I did and could, I would hope he would be as authentic and have a beautiful soul just like Sam's. Kiddo is absolutely awesome! 🌼

[@cubachapmann928]

im 16 and hes playing glastonbury this year. cant wait

[@Missnidski]

Brilliant interview, he's so charming without knowing he is

[@callum0592]

It’s just mad to hear a local lad on Absolute Radio

[@caliinmn]

I'm even older than you are Phil, and I really enjoy and appreciate Sam fender's music. Yes, there is something quite special about him and his band. I'll plan on seeing him the next time he plays Minneapolis, maybe at First Avenue.

[@NickStewartInkArt]

Someone mentioned a similarity to Springsteen in terms of genre and lyric content and I can really feel that. Fingers crossed he stays true to this and doesn't deviate.

[@ParkbowChihuahuas]

I mentioned a similarity to Springsteen to my husband and he laughed at me!

[@stephaniegarrihy4220]

Loving his music.. any success is well deserved 👍

[@deliciousexperience689]

What a genuinely lovely bloke. I could happily see myself getting on with Sam if I met him. Down to earth, nice normal bloke with an amazing talent of singing and songwriting. Bless him. ;-)

[@The.extra-ordinary_life.form..]

I bloody just love him!

[@alexdeleon7829]

Awww, his northern Britt accent is so adorable! What a cutie! 😊 Edit: Damn, he plays so many characters; he almost reminds me of a new age David Bowie! R.I.P.

[@ParkbowChihuahuas]

we have some talent in the North East - take a look at Andre Cushin too!

[@stephentweedy402]

I’m so proud of him. He’s a fellow geordie and he’s doing us proud

[@pmx1000_]

he will have adeles status,watch the space

[@taraqueen58]

63 going under!

[@vikinginspace4881]

I liked his story about his mate it was EGGcellent.

[@RivieraKid69]

Personally, I would prefer him to bring a full album out, with conviction, rather than testing the water.

[@vikinginspace4881]

Paul Tracey It's out in august mate

[@olivia-may9005]

9th August, a full album just for you Paul! 😂

[@RivieraKid69]

@@olivia-may9005 Excellent news.

[@olivia-may9005]

It’s all good! 😂

[@jiyu9277]

He sounds so much like Willne

[@Fisky-ww6ee]

Jiyū na Willne doesn’t even sound Geordie he sounds posh and this lad is broad Geordie so he’s got a strong accent and I’m from Newcastle so I should know

[@wnfz]

Paul Fisk same

[@niceonelike5773]

@@Fisky-ww6ee they literally went to the same school but ok

[@kylet4140]

Cos Sam is From North Shields and Will is from Whitley Bay they are literally 5 minutes away in a car if that

[@kylet4140]

Tango Wivafish no they didn’t don’t know what School Will went to but Sam went to John Spence, same school as Sean and Matty Longstaff and the True Geordie