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MarBeckWoking ehrt The Jam mit einer Skulptur, und was für einer… :wow:
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The Jam sculpture unveiled in Woking
mattcollisonA SCULPTURE inspired by music legends The Jam has been unveiled in Woking.
The band’s former drummer Rick Buckler unveiled the three oak towers outside new flats in Guildford Road around 3pm today (July 12).
Richard Heys, John Fitzgerald (Barratt Southern Counties MD) and Rick Buckler with the sculpture
The monoliths are said to each represent the three members of The Jam which formed in the town and are famous for hits such as That’s Entertainment and The Eton Rifles.
It was made by artist Richard Ian Heys and was commissioned by Barratt Homes as part of a major redevelopment of Woking’s town centre.
He said: „I’m delighted with the sculpture. The whole process has been met with some really great positive energy.
„It was chosen for its impact and also because of the symbolic nature. It’s in three elements and instantly reflects the nature of The Jam.“
Heys, 48, worked with The Jam and 130 pupils from Woking College, Woking High School, St John the Baptist School and Bishop David Brown school to come up with the design.
Buckler said: „I would like to thank the pupils of Bishop David Brown, St John the Baptist, Woking College and Woking High School and the creative work of Richard Heys for their ideas, hard work and inspiration to create a sculpture to be as proud of as we are of being part of The Jam.“
Heys, of East Sussex, played hits by The Jam and talked about the group during clay workshops to inspire pupils.
He added: „I was just bowled over by the enthusiasm of the kids. I think 97 per cent of them were really in to it and really enjoyed it.
„It was a bit different for them – to have a clay workshop and talk to this crazy artist. I think they really enjoyed it.“
Using a chainsaw, Heys carved the towers from oak trees which he travelled across the country to find.
He said: „It’s quite an abstract piece. The sculpture is designed to be looked at from different angles and forms a relationship with you over time.
„I think you could look at it as if you have the drummer, the bassist, and the vocalist.“
He added: „When I listened to The Jam it struck me how good it is and how incredibly tight they were as musicians.
„In the sculpture I made a small circular space between them and that represents the harmony that they had together as musicians.“
The Jam’s frontman Paul Weller, who wrote Town Called Malice based on his teenage experience of Woking, has endorsed the sculpture.
He said: „I’m proud that The Jam has inspired this great piece of artwork for Woking.
„It’s an honour to have this in my home town and to know all the hard work that has gone into making this special.
„Thank you to everyone involved that has made this possible.“
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"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." - George Best --- Dienstags und donnerstags, ab 20 Uhr, samstags ab 20.30 Uhr: Radio StoneFMHighlights von Rolling-Stone.deNeu auf Disney+: Die Film- und Serien-Highlights im August
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Sting im Interview: „Trump spricht kein Englisch. Er redet Nonsens“
WerbungHeute erst gesehen: in der Mai/Juni-Ausgabe von „Classic Rock“ ist ein Artikel über Weller (2 Seiten und ein ganzseitige Foto), allerdings sehr schlecht recherchiert.
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"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." - George Best --- Dienstags und donnerstags, ab 20 Uhr, samstags ab 20.30 Uhr: Radio StoneFMHeute in der Post:
:dance:
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"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." - George Best --- Dienstags und donnerstags, ab 20 Uhr, samstags ab 20.30 Uhr: Radio StoneFMMarBeckHeute in der Post:
:dance:
Was ist das denn Schönes? Überhaupt nicht mitbekommen…
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Staring at a grey sky, try to paint it blue - Teenage BlueIch bin neidisch!
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How does it feel to be one of the beautiful people?Weller geht im Oktober ins Studio um „lovesongs in traditional style“ aufzunehmen. Das klingt doch mal ganz vielversprechend!
Wie übrigens auch die Setlist aus Mailand:
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Staring at a grey sky, try to paint it blue - Teenage Blue
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Und inKürze erscheint die Deluxe Edition von The Gift.
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songbirdUnd inKürze erscheint die Deluxe Edition von The Gift.
Die Super-De-Luxe-Edition kostet 79,99 GBP!!!
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"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." - George Best --- Dienstags und donnerstags, ab 20 Uhr, samstags ab 20.30 Uhr: Radio StoneFMAktuelles Interview auf Absolute Radio (Latitude festival)
[Weller hat 3 Songs zusammen mit Miles Kane geschrieben]
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"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." - George Best --- Dienstags und donnerstags, ab 20 Uhr, samstags ab 20.30 Uhr: Radio StoneFMIch hätte die Attic-Single gern als physischer Tonträger! :roll:
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Staring at a grey sky, try to paint it blue - Teenage Bluej.w.Ich hätte die Attic-Single gern als physischer Tonträger! :roll:
Wird ja vermutlich wieder exklusiv als 7″ in den USA erscheinen.
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"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." - George Best --- Dienstags und donnerstags, ab 20 Uhr, samstags ab 20.30 Uhr: Radio StoneFMThe Official John Varvatos Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign Video Featuring Paul Weller & Miles Kane.
View more at http://www.facebook.com/johnvarvatosedit:
Dazu gibt es auch einen längeren Artikel auf rollingstone.com
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"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." - George Best --- Dienstags und donnerstags, ab 20 Uhr, samstags ab 20.30 Uhr: Radio StoneFMFalls noch jemand die CD/DVD Edition von Sonik Kicks sucht, die ist ab 10:00 heute bei amazon bei den Blitzangeboten dabei, wer weiss, vielleicht zu einem guten Preis…
Edit: 11,95 ist fair!
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living is easy with eyes closed...j.w.Ich hätte die Attic-Single gern als physischer Tonträger! :roll:
MarBeckWird ja vermutlich wieder exklusiv als 7″ in den USA erscheinen.
So sieht das aus u. natürlich wieder Monate später.
Am Freitag bekomme ich endlich meine physische „When your garden’s overgrown“ 7″ aus Amerika u. dann fehlt immer noch eine der B-Seiten der zweiten Single. Weller ist in Releasefragen momentan alles andere als optimal beraten.--
"And everything I know is what I need to know and everything I do's been done before."Dennis Blandford… dann fehlt immer noch eine der B-Seiten der zweiten Single.
Welche?
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"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." - George Best --- Dienstags und donnerstags, ab 20 Uhr, samstags ab 20.30 Uhr: Radio StoneFM
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