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Paul Weller
English singer-songwriter and musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul John Weller (born John William Weller; 25 May 1958) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Weller achieved fame with the band the Jam in the late-1970s. Following the dissolution of the Jam in 1982, he changed musical style and had further success with the Style Council (1983–1989), before establishing himself as a solo artist with his eponymous 1992 album.
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![]() Weller at the Cactus Festival, Bruges, Belgium, 2009 | |
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Birth name | John William Weller |
Born | (1958-05-25) 25 May 1958 (age 66) Woking, England |
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Years active | 1972 (1972)–present |
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Despite widespread critical recognition as a singer, lyricist, and guitarist, Weller has remained a national—rather than international—star, and much of his songwriting is rooted in English society. Many of his songs with the Jam had lyrics about working class life.[1] He was the principal figure of the 1970s and 1980s mod revival, often referred to as the Modfather,[2][3] and an influence on Britpop bands such as Oasis.[4] He has received four Brit Awards, including Best British Male three times, and the 2006 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.