Rick Buckler

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Rick Buckler
Rick Buckler performing in 2006 at the Islington Academy.
Background information
Birth name	Paul Richard Buckler
Born	(1955-12-06) 6 December 1955
Origin	Woking, Surrey, England
Genres	Punk, rock, mod revival, New Wave
Occupations	Drummer, percussionist, songwriter, producer
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1972–1995, 2005–present
Labels	Polydor, Detour, Invisible Hands Music
Associated acts	The Jam, Time UK, Sharp, The Highliners, The Gift, From The Jam
Website	www.thejamfan.net
Notable instruments
Hayman Drum, Yamaha Drums, Premier Elite Drums, Premier Soundwave Drums, Premier Resonator Drums, Premier Projector Drums, Premier Elite/Soundwave Drums (Custom), Ludwig Classic Maple Series

Rick Buckler (born Paul Richard Buckler, (1955-12-06) 6 December 1955, in Woking, Surrey, England), 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 songs. 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 Sniff 'n' the Tears 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' with Russell Hastings (vocals/guitar) and Dave Moore (Bass), the band playing exclusively material by The Jam.^[1] In 2007, Bruce Foxton joined the lineup (with Moore moving to rhythm guitar and keyboards) and they began touring under the name of "From the Jam". On 15 September 2009 Buckler announced that he would no longer play and tour with the band.

In 2011 Rick Buckler returned in a new band If, co formed with Tim V from Sham 69 on vocals, and featuring Ian Whitewood on second drums,Tony Feedback on guitar, and Al Campbell on bass. As of 2013 Buckler is managing a number of other musical acts, including singer-guitarist Sarah Jane and vocal band 'The Brompton Mix'.^[2]

References

v t e The Jam

Paul Weller Bruce Foxton Rick Buckler Steve Brookes

Studio albums	In the City This Is the Modern World All Mod Cons Setting Sons Sound Affects The Gift

Live albums	Dig the New Breed Live Jam The Jam at the BBC

Compilations	Snap! Greatest Hits Extras Collection Direction Reaction Creation The Very Best of The Jam Beat Surrender 45 rpm: The Singles, 1977-1979 45 rpm: The Singles, 1980–1982 The Sound of the Jam

Singles	"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 O'Clock Hero?" "The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)" "Beat Surrender"

Related articles	Discography Fire and Skill: The Songs of the Jam Mod revival Polydor Records The Style Council The Merton Parkas Vic Coppersmith-Heaven

Authority control	VIAF: 18906912

Persondata
Name	Buckler, Rick
Alternative names
Short description	British musician
Date of birth	6 December 1955
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