By the end of 1981, The Jam had already established themselves as a pretty awesome force to be reckoned with - riding the crest of a (new) wave from the world of punk to become one of the biggest bands in Britain.Five Top 40 albums (Three of those hitting the Top Ten) and eleven Top 40 singles ( Five of those going Top Ten with a couple hitting the Number One spot!).However, as the band evolved and sought to expand their musical boundaries, they recognized the need for a fresh infusion of talent. Enter Steve Nichol, a multi-talented musician with an undeniable flair for trumpet and keys. Together with Keith Thomas (who sadly passed away last year), his addition to The Jam brought a new dimension to their sound, blending melodic brass and keyboard contributions seamlessly with the band's energetic new wave spirit.On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, we hear all about his contributions to the musical journey, with live performances across the UK, Europe, US and Japan... Top of The Pops, and on record with songs such as Precious and A Town Called Malice... This episode of the podcast was recorded at the Here Comes The Weekend event in Woking.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.