![]() I wonder how he’s coped with the various technological breakthroughs in sound and recording since he first plugged a guitar into an amp. His subsequent CV is not just impressive, it's pretty peerless. It's the only thing about the man that's stood still since he first ventured into the studio back in 1977 to record The Jam's anthemic In the City. Then there’s the trademark haircut that, bar the odd flirtation with highlights and the floppy fringe look, he has remained loyal to for decades. But I've had over 30 years of fun as well, you know what I mean? But there comes a time for everyone, really, and you make a choice in life.” You can either keep on going down that path you've been going down, or you can get yourself together and maybe live a little bit longer and work a bit more. “You get to a certain age in life, you can go in one of two ways. Trying not to sound like a proud mother eyeing up her son who’s returned home from college in better condition than when he left, I tell him that he’s evidently been looking after himself. ![]() ![]() Making a breakthrough with The Jam in 1977, he’s remained a constant creator, always willing to change, always looking for something to keep him both interested and interesting.īackstage just before he went on stage at the Royal Kilmainham Hospital gig in Dublin last Tuesday (June 24), the 56-year-old is in immaculate condition - thin-but-muscular, skin gleaming, and dressed in the pretty familiar pairing of a fitted polo shirt and jeans. Always has been, and never a has-been, you might say. Most successful musicians tend to have a couple of years in and around the top, but then the bubble bursts and they either fade into obscurity, retirement or - worst of all - become their own tribute act. Meeting Paul Weller is like stepping inside music history. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.John Byrne meets Paul Weller, the British singer-songwriter and musician who has enjoyed an incredible career that has spanned five decades. Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer Paul Weller (The Changing Man) books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days. This book title, Paul Weller (The Changing Man), ISBN: 9780552156097, by Paolo Hewitt, published by Transworld Publishers (June 16, 2008) is available in paperback. Taking as his starting point these lyrics, alongside a lifetime's friendship, Paolo Hewitt shows us the real Paul Weller, the man inside. All the answers are in my songs." Largely unnoticed, Weller has used 30 years of lyrics to explore his personal history and beliefs. Once, when Hewitt interviewed Weller for a music magazine, he complained "I don’t know why people ask me all these questions. Hewitt has even been the inspiration for some of Weller's songs-and he has extraordinary in-depth knowledge of the inspiration behind the rest. ![]() Paolo Hewitt has known Paul Weller since they were both teenagers in the depths of Woking, through his ascent to fame with The Jam, the halcyon years of The Style Council and for all of his critically acclaimed solo career.
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