Always uncomfortable in the pop limelight Paul Weller has at times suffered for his art. His fascination with contemporary black music eventually led The Style Council to a dead end & his moral convictions championing causes like CND & Red Wedge left him disillusioned with politics. Wellers return was slow but gradual & for the last decade he enjoyed an artistic renaissance that continues unabated. Traces Wellers career from his upbringing in Woking through his years with The Jam & the difficulties he faced after its demise to his current status as one of Britains most respected performers & songwriters. This new paperback edition has been revised & updated to take Wellers story into the 21st century. It covers his link-up with Bransons V2 label along with The Rolling Stones & lovingly compiled album of cover versions Studio 150. It chronicles the peaks & troughs of the three stages of Wellers remarkable careers.
Includes:: comprehensive discography & many previously unpublished photographs. John Reed a former Research Editor of Record Collector magazine has interviewed many of Wellers friends & colleagues & presents a comprehensive picture The Modfather.