Rick Buckler has died aged 69. Information of the drummer’s passing was confirmed by his former The Jam bandmates, Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton.
In a press release posted to his social platforms, Weller wrote:
“I’m shocked and saddened by Rick’s passing. I’m considering again to us all rehearsing in my bed room in Stanley Street, Woking. To all of the pubs and golf equipment we performed at as youngsters, to ultimately making a document. What a journey!
“We went far past our desires and what we made stands the check of time. My deepest sympathy to all household and associates – P.W x”
Foxton wrote:
“I used to be shocked and devastated to listen to the very unhappy information immediately. Rick was man and a fantastic drummer whose modern drum patterns helped form our songs.
I’m glad we had the prospect to work collectively as a lot as we did. My ideas are with Leslie and his household at this very tough time – Bruce Foxton”
As The Jam Weller, Foxton and Buckler launched six albums and 18 consecutive UK high 40 singles, together with 4 No 1s. After the band cut up in 1982, Buckler performed with a number of bands together with Time UK and Sharp, earlier than transferring into manufacturing.
He briefly left music, returning in 2005 with a brand new band, the Reward, taking part in Jam materials. They have been joined by Foxton in 2007 and commenced performing as From The Jam.
Buckler left the band in September 2009, and whereas he nonetheless carried out he additionally labored in a administration position.
He has written a number of books together with a 2015 memoir, That’s Leisure: My Life within the Jam.
The BBC studies that Buckler had just lately been compelled to cancel a spoken phrase tour of UK venues due to well being issues.
