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Paul Weller
Biography
Paul Weller (born 25 May 1958) is an English musician and singer-songwriter. Starting with the band The Jam (1976-1982), Weller went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council (1983-1989). In 1991 he established himself as a successful solo artist, and remains a respected singer, lyricist and guitarist. Despite widespread critical recognition, Weller has remained a national rather than an international star, and much of his songwriting is rooted in English culture. He is also the principal figure of the 1970s and 80s mod revival and is often referred to as the Modfather. Early life (1958-1975): Weller was born on 25 May 1958 in Sheerwater, near Woking, Surrey, England, to John and Ann Weller. He was initially known as John William Weller but later acquired the name Paul. His father worked as a taxi driver and his mother was a part-time cleaner. In 1963 Weller started his education at Maybury County First School. His love of music started with The...
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Discography
- Lazy Sunday Afternoon: Mods Mayday '96, 1996
- Modern Classics - Live Classics
- Modern Classics, 1998
- Paul Weller, 1992
- More Wood (Little Splinters), 1993
- Wild Wood: Deluxe Edition, 2007
- Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 2010
- Wild Wood, 1993
- Heliocentric, 2000
- Weller at the BBC, 2008
- Gloomy Mermaids, 1997
- Fly on the Wall: B Sides and Rarities, 2003
- Wake Up the Nation, 2010
- Heavy Soul, 1997
- Come On / Let's Go, 2006
- Sonik Kicks, 2012
- Illumination, 2002
- 1990-12-05: Town & Country Club, London, UK, 1990
- Studio 150 (bonus disc)
- Catch-Flame! Live at the Alexandra Palace, 2006
- Live Wood, 1994
- Wild Wood: Deluxe Version, 2007
- 22 Dreams, 2008
- Stanley Road (bonus disc)
- Stanley Road, 1995
- 2001-11-13: Nikolaisaal, Potsdam, Germany
- Done Without Style, 2005
- Live at the 100 Club 1995, 1995
- As Is Now, 2005
- Sessions 96/97, 1997
- Studio 150, 2004
- Hit Parade, 2006
- As Is Now (live From Alexandra Palace), 2005
- That Spiritual Feeling, 1994
- Sunday Express: The Best of Paul Weller, Volume 2, 2006
- The Other Side of Paul Weller: A Collection of B-Sides, Demos & Other Rarities, 1999
- Days of Speed, 2001
- Groove a Little, 1993
- Paul Weller: Britain's Coolest Songwriter, 2006
- The Black Sessions: Paul Weller, 1992
- Stanley Road: Deluxe Edition, 2005
- Made in Wales, 1997
- Sunday Express: The Best of Paul Weller, Volume 1, 2006
- Sessionman, 1995
- Live at the Brixton Academy, 2009
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Recently Played on Dig Music.
| Song | The Changingman |
| Artist | Paul Weller |
| Album | Stanley Road |
| Label | Columbia/Sony |
| Year | 1995 |
| Song | Out Of The Sinking |
| Artist | Paul Weller |
| Album | Stanley Road |
| Label | Columbia/Sony |
| Year | 1995 |
| Song | Call Me No. 5 |
| Artist | Paul Weller |
| Album | Illumination |
| Label | Sony |
| Year | 2002 |
| Song | Wake Up The Nation |
| Artist | Paul Weller |
| Album | Wake Up The Nation |
| Label | Island/Universal |
| Year | 2010 |
| Song | Leafy Mysteries |
| Artist | Paul Weller |
| Album | Illumination |
| Label | Sony |
| Year | 2002 |
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On the ABC
- Weller urges bridge patience - ABC News (Australian ...
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