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The Jam – The Day I Was There with a foreword written by Jam drummer Rick Buckler.
This is a special edition hardback numbered from 1-500 and signed by Rick.

The book tells the story of The Jam in the words of over 400 fans. With memories from the earliest shows at clubs and pubs around Woking and London, UK and North American tours through to their last ever gig in Brighton, England on 11th December 1982.

Told by the perspective of fans, promoters, studio engineers, photographers and support acts the book includes personal photographs, memorabilia, anecdotes and stories that have never been published before.

Formed in 1972 at Sheerwater Secondary School in Woking, the band drew upon a variety of stylistic influences over the course of their career, including 1960s beat music, soul, rhythm and blues and psychedelic rock, as well as 1970s punk and new wave.

Between 1977 and 1982, there were six albums and 18 singles, including four number ones, and a journey which encompassed no end of influences, styles, and textures.

We can also offer a personal dedication hand written in this book.

Hardback edition – 298 pages

Over 200 images

Available to pre order

Publication date: 5th December 2019. Price: UK £24.99 US $32.00

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4 Comments

4 Comments

  1. Adrian Stranik

    October 15, 2019 at 10:25 am

    Six albums. ;}

  2. Neil Cossar

    October 18, 2019 at 5:49 am

    Well spotted!

  3. Mark Foster

    December 27, 2019 at 11:22 pm

    Hi, it’s been a few weeks since the advertised publication date of The day i was there-The Jam but no sign of it in the shops, is there another expected publication date please?

  4. Neil Cossar

    January 6, 2020 at 7:09 am

    Hi Mark, It is out there. The first edition sold out but we have re printed. And its on Amazon. Or you can buy direct from us. https://thisdayinmusicbooks.com/books/the-jam-the-day-i-was-there-paperback-edition/

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