Paul Weller: The Unauthorised Biography (Paperback)

~ Steve Malins (Author)

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Paul Weller first found fame as a member of "The Jam", the mod-suited threesome that hurtled out of Woking and into the punk maelstrom in 1977. Over the next 20 years Weller would split "The Jam", form "The Style Council", actively campaign for the Labour Party and striking miners, lose both fights and rebuild his fan base and ultimately rediscover his mod roots to become the most important elder statesman (the self-professed "Modfather") of the British pop industry. Along the way Weller gained and lost friends, married, fathered children and divorced, helped his father through illness and bankruptcy, and resurrected a career which long seemed dead. This is the story of the man's life both in and outside of music. Author Steve Mallins has talked to friends, collaborators, enemies and admirers to form this intimate portrait of one of rock's biggest come-back successes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: London Bridge (T) (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753500876
• ISBN-13: 978-0753500873
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,785,954 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The legend of Paul Weller isn't a let down., January 15, 1999

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The life of one of the greatest singer/songwriter/guitarists from the music scene of the late '70s until now is documented greatly in this book. It deals with his earlists influences, his first (and so I think, his best) group The Jam, to the laid back cappuccino and white overcoat times of The Style Council, to the rough guitar driven solo work. It talks to the people around him, his friends, his fans, people who didn't like him and even the man himself. Its a great book because it captures all aspects of him and all his poetic/rock genius.