From The Jam

More of a supergroup than a tribute act, original bassist with The Jam, Bruce Foxton is joined by drummer Mark Brzezicki (Big Country / The Cult / Procol Harum / Pete Townsend's band) and exceptional guitarist and vocalist Russell Hastings.

The Band:

BRUCE FOXTON is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player in legendary The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers.

In The Jam, he and drummer Rick Buckler were the driving force, power and rhythm section behind singer, guitarist, and songwriter Paul Weller. Bruce's versatility is evident, taking lead vocals on 'David Watts' (The Kinks) and 'News Of The World', which was one from his own catalogue of compositions. Foxton's most notable work being 'Smithers-Jones', featuring bass/guitar/drums for the B-side of 'When You're Young' and later reworked with strings for the 'Setting Sons' LP.

After The Jam split in '82, Foxton pursued a solo career. He had a hit with the single 'Freak' and collaborated with other musicians, until he got the call from Stiff Little Fingers' Jake Burns, staying with SLF for fifteen years, recording four albums, namely, 'Flags and Emblems', 'Get a Life', 'Tinderbox' and 'Guitar and Drum'.

In 1994, Rick Buckler and Bruce collaborated on 'Our Story', a biography of their eventful and cherished years in The Jam. Bruce toured with Bruce Watson, Mark Brzezicki (Big Country) and Simon Townshend (The Who) in 2006 as The Casbah Club supporting The Who in the U.K and Europe promoting their new album 'Venustraphobia'.

MARK BRZEZICKI is primarily known for his work with Big Country, and is a former member of the groups The Cult, Ultravox, and Procol Harum. He has also played with Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Midge Ure, Fish, The Pretenders and many others.

With Tony Butler (of Big Country) he was known as 'Rhythm for Hire'. Brzezicki left Big Country in July 1989, but rejoined in 1993. Big Country started gigging again in 2007, as part of their 25th anniversary tour.

In 2004, Brzezicki helped found a new band, Casbah Club, with Bruce Foxton and Simon Townshend.

Smash Hits magazine had a running gag in the 1980s wherein they referred to him as "Mark Unpronounceablename of Big Country". On Pete Townshend's 'All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes' and 'White City: A Novel' albums there are joking references to the spelling of his last name...!

RUSSELL HASTINGS worked with Rick Buckler since November 2005. A musician/vocalist in his own right Russell has shocked audiences nationwide this year with his authentic and passionate interpretation in performance (vocals and guitar) of The Jam's back catalogue.

Russell grew up on The Jam and this is evident in his attention to every detail, from the Rickenbacker to the Marshall 4x4 everything as it was and should be. Energy, pride, execution and dynamic delivery have created an anticipation for 2010 as he collaborates once more with Bruce as From The Jam.

Unbelievably, December 2009 marked the 30th Anniversary of The Jam album classic, 'Setting Sons'. From The Jam gained an immediate reputation for the kind of incendiary 'live' performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago and 2012 is looking like another very busy year for the band.

As Bruce Foxton recently joined Paul Weller on stage in London and is reqularly being talked about with each mention of Weller`s Mercury 2010 nomination anything could happen!

"Brzezicki, Foxton and Hastings took things to new heights..." (Dundee Courier)

The Jam had amazing chart success with 18 singles and 7 albums to make the top 40 in the United Kingdom from their debut in 1977 to their break up in 1982. Their last 5 albums were all top ten hits and their last 8 singles made it into the top 10.' Just Who Is the 5 O'Clock Hero?' made the charts at no 8 as an import and remains the best-selling import singles of all time in the UK.

Hits include....In the City All Around the World The Modern World News of the World David Watts 'A' Bomb In Wardour Street Down in the Tube Station at Midnight Strange Town When You're Young The Eton Rifles Going Underground Dreams of Children Start! That's Entertainment Funeral Pyre Absolute Beginners Town Called Malice Precious Just Who Is the 5 Oclock Hero? The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow) Beat Surrender

Albums include....In the City This Is the Modern World All Mod Cons Setting Sons Sound Affects The Gift

2012 will see the release of Bruce Foxtons new album, sounding very much like classic Jam. The album also features Paul Weller and Stax legend Steve Cropper.