The English songwriter and former The Jam and The Style Council singer Paul Weller was born in Woking, Surrey on this day 1958. Born John William Jr to John Snr, a taxi driver and builder and Ann Weller, a part-time cleaner, he soon became known by the name Paul.
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 No.1359 25/05/2020
The debut LP by Tim Hardin imaginatively titled Tim Hardin 1, released in 1966, has been called seminal folk-rock album akin to some of Dylan’s best work. Includes the hit singles Don’t Make Promises and Reason to Believe. Wonderful record. |
 No.992 25/05/2019
The 1981 Black Flag album Damaged is one of the most influential punk rock records of all time. In a retrospective review Rolling Stone said “Punks still listen to Damaged, and parents still hate it.” Damaged is ferocious, and TV Party is a classic! |
 No.627 25/05/2018
The 2nd solo album by Steely Dan artist Donald Fagen called Kamakiriad was released 25 years ago today! Walter Becker, also from Steely Dan, played on and produced the LP. The futuristic concept album chronicles a journey in a high-tech car called the Kamakiri, which is Japanese for praying mantis. |
 No.262 25/05/2017
The 7th album by The Cure Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me is 30 years old today. A prolific period. Love If Only Tonight We Could Sleep & Just Like Heaven. |