Rick Buckler The Jam BBC Breakfast 2015

[@mombassaman]

I know Rick personally. He's a great guy and doesn't talk shit. He's kind, decent and honorable. He never once slaged off the Jam. In fact he only said good things and has many fond memories of the band. People want to trash talk just to put people down. If you don't hear it from the guy then don't talk crap.

[@wearepompeywearegoingup7412]

mombassaman When is he going to rejoin from the jam with Bruce???

[@granto6738]

Hi bud I spent a very hot sunny day with him about 12 years ago when he played with from the jam, was at hemlington in the North East, he is a fantastic man if u speak 2 him I was the lad with the English bull terrier he loved the dog give him my best wishes

[@mark6809mm]

Well said!

[@pauleyles9536]

Hiya m8. I'm a mega big Human League fan myself. Who I've seen play live 18 times in total now. The Jam song ie That's Entertainment which is my favourite A side song by The Jam. Always reminds me of a good Chess match 4 Portsmouth B or C team. That I have played in. And a Human League gig. I will always love the Jam and the Human League.

[@forrestcorral]

Someone to model after, right?

[@sammysouth8372]

very few bands I think of I think of the bass line. the jam is one exception. Foxton is history’s most underrated bass guitar player. dude plays melodies on that thing

[@anatolehondulet4140]

Thanks a lot, Rick Buckler, for all the wonderful tunes you were part of! You are a fantastic and stylish drummer!

[@marcoamedrano]

Been a fan for decades. First time I've heard Buckler in an interview. What a decent, normal guy. No pretense, none of what you'd expect from a rick star that had his success. Very impressed. Different from Weller's interviews.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

What's a "rick star"?

[@markgillespie4630]

@@TheMusicalElitist , a rock star whose first name is Rick.

[@123Scears123]

Well put!

[@stupididiot6116]

The drummers are without doubt always the best people in bands ! Plus all the girlies love a drummer ! …..they can bang away all night !

[@williamdonnelly6606]

​@@TheMusicalElitistFfs!😮

[@oliverpearson1577]

A fantastic drummer, and a very excellent fellow.

[@kevcatnip7589]

Top bloke ,,,,,THought the jam did right,,,,

[@denzil4]

The Jam were pure class and will be remembered for a long time. They never recorded a bad song and were great live. I don't think they should reform because they can never match what they did back then. Let's leave it in the memory and listen to what they're doing now!!

[@robin_holden]

I dunno, English Rose wasn't great, but I agree they kicked some serious arse live. Perfect example of a power trio.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@robin_holden English Rose IS amazing. Be quiet, moron.

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

The Night

[@lauranewberry6520]

What a lovely down to earth man, charismatic and warm,a legend

[@happyjack1598]

One of the greatest drummers in history.Humble Genteman.Love him.

[@Fezzer5050]

Rick seems an absolute Gent. Would love to share a pint with him.

[@Bustygirl-dz1wi]

I am from woking i went to school with bruce foxton nephew

[@nigeledgecome110]

What a nice guy....the kinda guy you want to go to the pub with and talk about his jam days....saw them twice and on the bitterest pill final tour....this group made me a mod and I can never thank them enough for that.

[@shababboum]

What a wonderful interview with a real gentleman. I have every album and single they ever made and went to all their gigs. The best memories ever. So much energy and so intense and meaningful. The lyrics were so clever and extremely pertinent. Loved those times. There was a real feeling of belonging to something great. We were really upset with Paul at the time. The bitterest pill. Rick Butler is a gem.

[@mickmcgowan7756]

They had it all the songs the look power. anger. No band as touched me like the jam still listen to them to this day

[@greglyons2526]

me too mate

[@davey399]

I was 10 when I first heard the Jam/In the City. At that age and even growing into my teens, I used to think Rick looked hard as nails, like you wouldn't mess with him, but as you see from this interview and others on here, he is anything but. And I'll say he really is one of the best drummers I've ever seen and the reason is, is that he makes it look effortless. Next time you see a live video of them on here, just watch Rick on the drums, you can tell he enjoys it and that's why he makes it look so easy. 1st class pro and lovely guy!

[@mrbyrne2406]

Dignity. Articulate. Top of his game - what a joy it is to listen to Rick and Bruce as well. Thanks for uploading this.

[@vicshere99]

Saw them in 1977, fantastic gig and this guy was amazing.

[@wobblertv8083]

Every time they released a new album or single it was a major event .Brilliant live a real connection with the fans ....

[@leeboyall9009]

Great bloke, loved him (in a straight way) since the early 80s. Still a brilliant drummer. Gentleman with manners.

[@actionjaxon7570]

No homo

[@End-Result]

It’s okay you can be gay for him too

[@michaelharris4651]

Yeah , love the jam what an amazing talented trio they were and Rick Buckler is just all time and a fine gentleman he is 👍 to Paul , Bruce , and Rick thank you for the music 🎶

[@rael1999]

What a lovely bloke Rick Buckler is....top lad !

[@rael1999]

Lol...it must be great to be so pessimistic and look on the dark side of life, always seeing that glass half empty, always questioning whether people are genuine or not. Seen quite a few interviews Rick's given and he always comes across the same. Mind who knows hey, he may well have murdered half a dozen people !

[@rael1999]

Lol....you made me smile, not at you but with you in a way...perhaps life gets you like to be fair. Not been fucked over too many times but I've lived with illness for most of my adult life and I guess that's the same. You have to keep knocking continuous doors down to get to look through each window that comes along. I guess I should be more pessimistic really, but I always said to myself I'm not going to spend the good times I get moaning about the bad times I have to deal with....and me typical Gemini...some times I'm gregarious and like company but others times I like my own.....Everyone deals with life differently, there is no right way I guess......I always say if you're smiling, you're probably getting it right....Peace !

[@JeanGenie127]

And I must say, he's aged quite well!!! dj

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

Don't know why but these interviewers r good, they are fun and interested in the music, what a good interview. : )

[@mickmcgowan7756]

As great as the jam were I'm so glad they never reformed they split at the top and kept their legend status to this day they are still untouchable in my eyes and the songs will live on

[@davidwatts1886]

One of the best drummers from the best group to come out of the 70's and 80's

[@themayorofdipshittery3646]

What a gentleman Rick is.

[@ranger36100]

Top band of my youth , many cherished memories, they where undoubtedly, an outstanding band , brilliant

[@modmutha8608]

Love this great legendary drummer.

[@138boris]

Genuine geezer. Lovely bloke.👌👍

[@PeterPumpkinhead1]

Good on ya Rick. Superb. As usual, speaks well.

[@ggghhjd]

I met Rick in carnaby street in 1984 just after that Bruce gig at the Astoria in London where Rick bumped into Paul upstairs. He told me about it at the time that Weller just said, "Alright?" and then went off with his mates. Rick said neither of them stayed until the end of the show, and he asked me about the 'riot' that happened when Bruce ended with a jam song, 'Smithers-Jones.'I was at the front so I saw it wasn't a riot, but there was a gap between the stage and the boards where we were pushed up against in a crush at the front, and when the song started, about 10-15 blokes somehow clambered over our heads and were pogoing in that gap and one of them fell and smashed himself on a metal pole...but that's all that was. I think Foxton had waited until the last night of his tour to play a Jam song and everyone went nuts. I just wish I had known that Paul and Rick were upstairs and I would have gone up. But Rick was a gent then back in 84 and he remains a class guy. The trouble with silences and avoiding someone is it doesn't get better with years, it just gets more intense even if they can't remember why one is avoiding the other. I heard Paul didn't like it when Rick said "What's this shit?" the first time he heard 'Precious.' But John Weller claimed 'the other two' were taking Paul for granted. Splitting the band like he did certainly fucked over both Bruce and Rick, but he was free to do it, its just a shame.

[@fredwaller3234]

The greatest band we'll ever see and music will live on forever

[@johnyboyjohnyboy-jd3wr]

The Jam best band to come out of England should get together for one last tour , first band i was really in to & i was too young to go see them but i still love their music

[@damienbutler635]

Unbelievable band the jam

[@petercarey7456]

What a nice bloke, the jam legends.

[@davidnolan488]

My first ❤️and it's done 40years,thank you boys

[@71ibanez]

What a gentleman!!!

[@scopex2749]

WHAT A DRUMMER this man is! I started off playing drums in a pub in Kingston when I was 15 whilst an old boy played the piano. Just a snare, bass and a hi hat! The pub is long gone, so is the old boy.....but I moved onto guitar I should have stuck at is but could never get NEAR his playing.👏👏👏 BTW I didnt drink any alcohol!

[@paulalancornelius8671]

Glad they're all still alive.😁

[@iaindoherty2289]

I understand Weller not wanting to get back together because what's done is done and the legend that was left behind was massive. But think of the jam fans that came along after 82 and would give anything to see them play together. You can't deny us that Paul!!!

[@juleshammond5652]

Good for you Rick and thank you.

[@kas67b76]

I really enjoyed that, thanks. Didn't even know he had a book so I'm off to buy it...Loved the Jam, Rick u were a awesome drummer 😍

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

Rick's a lovely guy... I met him in Margate.

[@habeascorpus1]

Great drummer!

[@greglyons2526]

Legend,love the guy!

[@halfordslain7477]

He was the Jam sound. Tight.

[@Markmark-rk6fh]

gentleman, great guy.

[@KevTheImpaler]

What a sound bloke!

[@user-wx7zm5gb2w]

The drumming on Funeral Pyre is exceptional

[@alabastersmidge4692]

Wonderful chap!

[@chrisgoog58]

Classic songs that we no longer get... We can clearly hear the words.. Along with good tight clear punchy sounds. From the Jam exists along with Bruce Foxton who tour along up to now 2022-23

[@Not00]

What a great bloke.

[@TheShayster7]

One of the best drummers ever FACT

[@russellcox6783]

But not as good as Steve White

[@leesmith9639]

Or Keith moon

[@margaretmaskell9985]

Or Stewart Copeland or Ginger Baker or John Bonham

[@tommywortley4759]

I would like to see them get back together again it would be mint

[@scottlakey1136]

Top guy great drummer

[@wearepompeywearegoingup7412]

The Real Jam, Russel Hastings - Lead And Backing vocals, lead guitar, , Rick Buckler - drums, percussion Bruce Foxton - Lead vocals, bass guitar, backing vocals.

[@johnmarlonscott6693]

Russell Hastings has been very impressive,I was very surprised when I first heard his singing ability, comes across as alright.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

You cretin.

[@PlasticGirl65]

Great interview

[@uglycustard1]

Drummers and bassplayers often get over looked but that is what I lock into on ever song not vocals not guitars not keyboards...I'm biased though being a bassplayer myself.

[@ashyclaret]

Paul Weller never sounded as good again.

[@sidneygreen9120]

Great band

[@davidfox7983]

Top bloke Super band

[@jamescorlett5272]

Boy could them 3 lad's make one hell of a rachet - The Best time of my life - I was hooked on seeing the cover of All Mod Cons as a 15 year old - virtually wore that L P out - got it signed by Bruce and John Paul's dad who told me they had a new 7in coming out next month this was Reading with S A as support and some of the I c f taking over the doors - John heard my Manchester accent and tuck me a little wanna be Mod and my mate in with him and I believe Jill ? P W Girlfriend - I can still hear him saying to my mate Luke to look after me - What a Geezer What a Band What a time to be Young And Alive - Cheers....... 🇬🇧

[@waltercoyle6393]

I've never seen a Rick Buckler interview before. Thanks for this. I'll never figure out The Jam. I love them but I don't agree with most peoples' opinions who love them.

[@dang2443]

nobody cares

[@tightslover62]

Louise seems to be very excited must be a fan

[@stevengosling3020]

The fact is paul weller is far more talented but Rick buckler has far more class you don't leave your mates behind

[@sratus]

Why did Paul Weller have to stay in the same band for the rest of his life? I don't get it

[@thomasandersen6719]

The so called "mates" Buckler and Foxton Sued Weller and took him to court over "unpaid songwriting credits" which is ridiculous..they couldn't string a decent song together between them to start with...they also wrote a very very nasty book called "our story"....Weller and his songwriting ability gave both Foxton and Buckler a decent living and then they go and sue him..he doesn't owe them anything...it's the other way around......If "London traffic" was the best Foxton could come up with during his entire Jam career then he really shouldn't be taking anyone to court over "songwriting credits"... Weller did what he believed was right at the time..the band had come to the end of the road...and "The Gift" proved that Weller was right....could you imagine "long hot summer" or "you're the best thing" being The Jam tracks with Buckler/Foxton playing on them?.....neither can I

[@spiteful1888]

@@thomasandersen6719 please mate.....I agree he didn't get enough royalties. Your being a bit harsh on them...

[@greglyons2526]

@@thomasandersen6719 Weller never bettered the Jam though.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@greglyons2526 In your (pointless) opinion.

[@TheQ-Continuum]

An underrated drummer. He needed plenty of stamina to play the drums !

[@nm-ge4tb]

Rick very diplomatic he got dumped on , the jam . and again , from the jam

[@End-Result]

Paul Weller hasn’t spoken to him since 1983? Bloody hell

[@regplasma7906]

I always thought Rick was a ringer for Dennis Waterman.

[@Tackytiger74]

Great interview with a top bloke!! I say the Jam could easily reform and absolutely smash it - I really don't understand what Weller's problem is. The Police managed it and surpassed all expectations... No reason why the Jam couldn't do the same...

[@kevcatnip7589]

Best not ,,,, FROM THE JAM are the nearest thing ,,,,Was good of WELLER TO ALLOW IT

[@ProtestantBoy]

kev catnip Are You Fucking Thick or Something??? What do you mean aloud it??? Paul hates from the Jam and Spoke out Against it in 2009, Paul Weller hasn’t got any power over from The Jam, From The Jam don’t need wellers approval to get play gigs. Weller hates from The Jam, But there’s nothing he can do about it. If they wanted To Rick, Bruce, And Russel could tour as The Jam if they really wanted to, Weller hasn’t got any power over the Jam, Rick Buckler formed the Jam, it’s ricks band, it’s not Paul’s.

[@cquilty1]

@@ProtestantBoy That's great, but The Jam without Weller is like chips without salt. You can say the exact same about The Jam without Buckler or Foxton.

[@ProtestantBoy]

cquilty1 What a Disgusting Analogy.

[@cquilty1]

catholiclassie18888 How so? And why the superfluous upper case/capital letters?

[@regaltip8A]

Can't believe Weller disbanded The Jam to form The Style Council ????? WTF???

[@pauleyles9536]

Rick m8. U should hear my drum kit inpression. Because it is done by mouth alone 2my music on my i pod. And it self tault and sounds like the real thing. And Rick m8 The Jam r my 2nd favourite band .2nd only 2 my all time hero's ie The Human League. From Paul Eyles from Portsmouth.

[@djc1234]

Nothing Weller has done solo or with the Style Council, in my opinion, even comes close to The Jam. I genuinely think the were destined for greatness. Maybe that's what Weller didn't want, because his career since has been very low key.....

[@dang2443]

he just churns out one boring record after another these days. Tedious dad-rock.

[@harriethare9266]

When Your Young☺

[@lameduck3630]

God, Louise is lovely.

[@happyjack1598]

The Jam rules.Timeless.2021.Hey,Oprah interview Harry and Megs.Lol.😀😃😀😃

[@markjamesmeli2520]

Rick reminds me a lot of Bobby Elliott, drummer for the Hollies.

[@JamesT65]

top lad

[@pflynn581]

Sounds a good guy.

[@agmplive2379]

Don't miss From The Jam on their UK tour this September! Tickets from www.eventim.co.uk/fromthejam

[@Bustygirl-dz1wi]

i am from woking

[@colingeddes2172]

Hi. Ive loved the jam all my life. Is it true, that town called malice is about woking? Please let me know.

[@JohnnyFriendly]

@@colingeddes2172 Town Called Malice was about the overall state of England at the time and not one particular city; it was more of a metaphor

[@colingeddes2172]

@@JohnnyFriendly ok mate.

[@dang2443]

and they say you're a fraud....

[@simms75]

The Jam reform? Take my money - no expense spared.

[@Badger69-96]

I love The Jam I always have done and always will but understanding the reason why Paul left was to evolve his music and song writing and I suppose Paul felt drummers and bassists come 10 to a penny and can be replaced, But being so young at the time the thing he didn't realise was Rick and Bruce as individuals souls are irreplaceable and if one of their songs should sum it all up ( IT'S TOO BAD)

[@jetblack5115]

Should be proud of his efforts probably the best Paul Weller has ever achieved in song writing were is he now?

[@wroot1]

Surprising that they haven't spoken since 1983 or whatever. He turned down the chance to play with Bruce and Paul at a charity gig in the last couple of years though

[@galianaify]

hello rick do you continue to Play ? THANK YOU !

[@KOSMICKEN09]

I was twelve when the jam split but I'm realistic i know they'll never reunite

[@IkemNzeribe]

Paul Weller just isn't that interesting - a bit like John Lennon after the Beatles. Sorry lad, it's true.

[@BB-nb6in]

Unbelievably talented though and if not for the boring lad thered be no Jam Style Council....

[@dang2443]

Weller solo material is just tedious. Meandering songs with vague lyrics about nothing interesting

[@Dave-Red]

Hate it when amazing bands split, bands that have been a massive part in so many peoples lives, and all because of one person a reunion for THE FANS is impossible. A big FUCK OFF to the fans by Paul Weller.

[@sherbert500]

would love to see a jam reunion and I would buy a front row seat but it will never happen sadly, I have watched weller live and foxton with the stiff little fingers live but never watched ol rick yet bashing his drums............

[@denzil4]

Everyone would like to see a reunion but Paul Weller said just after they split in late 82 that The Jam was a movement directed towards the youth of that day. and it as they grew older themselves thought it would be wrong to continue with the youth rebellion songs and that he wanted to take his music in another direction.

[@gavitsmac9152]

Cant believe they haven't spoke for years.Rick seems like a sound bloke so maybe there was a bigger bust up that we dont know about.

[@jjdundas3496]

Weller's old man was the problem in it all. He 'managed' the band and as Rick said the meeting to discuss the break-up was organised by John (Weller). Paul W didn't even have the guts to speak for himself at the meeting.

[@Seanryan2001]

She called Bruce 'Bill', at the end.

[@djtforever1414]

She is talking about Bill Turnbull - the co-host sitting next to her.

[@debbiedutton749]

Ooh I say, he's gorgeous

[@herbertvonzinderneuf8547]

Bill clearly having no idea about the band.

[@chezzer58]

Its not Charlie interviewing Rick, its Bill Turnbull.

[@mjp221972]

chezzer58 Cheers

[@lewis7515]

2:50 - Looks like his legs are floating in the air and he's waiting for his go on the swings.

[@cquilty1]

@Lewis Well spotted.

[@seanmccabe1374]

the Jam...britains no1

[@Bustygirl-dz1wi]

Town called malice is about woking

[@oreally8605]

Paul won't even talk to him. Idk what's Paul's problem. I think arrogance.

[@21macca21]

Most underrated drummer of all time ... god knows why paul wont do a reform even if its just b sides ... coz i know he thinks the stuff in the charts was for the youth generation

[@dabozz2873]

BLINDER

[@qazzell]

Hasn't spoke to his mate in 20 years yeah nice one

[@dang2443]

More than 20

[@russellsims8197]

Glad they never reformed. There aren't many bands that resisted the temptation. Why spoil the legacy?

[@knockedoutloaded279]

They should have got together with bread in a sad cafe with hot chocolate...