The Jam drummer Rick Buckler has passed away at the age of 69, as confirmed by his former bandmate Paul Weller. Buckler was a part of The Jam from its early days in the 1970s until their disbandment in 1982, alongside Bruce Foxton and Paul Weller. Together, they released six studio albums, with Buckler contributing his drumming skills to all of them, including the well-received albums All Mod Cons (1978) and Sound Affects (1980).
The band achieved significant success with four UK number one singles and one UK number one album, known for hits like Town Called Malice, Going Underground, and Down In The Tube Station At Midnight. Despite their breakup in 1982, Foxton and Buckler continued to play together in various projects, notably From The Jam.
In a heartfelt post on Facebook and Instagram, Weller expressed his shock and sadness at Buckler’s passing, reminiscing about their early days of rehearsing in Woking and the journey they embarked on together. He extended his deepest sympathies to Buckler’s family and friends.
Foxton also shared his grief, describing Buckler as a talented drummer whose innovative rhythms helped shape their songs. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with Buckler and offered his thoughts to Buckler’s family during this difficult time.
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