{"product_id":"the-jam-1982-9781913172695","title":"The Jam 1982","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis richly illustrated oral history account of The Jam's rollercoaster final year, led principally by the voice of Jam drummer Rick Buckler, contains a number of previously unseen images and takes in everything from the recording and release of final studio album \u003ci\u003eThe Gift\u003c\/i\u003e and the rigours of the road to the announcement of the split, the final tours, The Tube, and more.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to Buckler's memories of this final year, \u003ci\u003eThe Jam 1982\u003c\/i\u003e also brings together testimonies from Gary Crowley, producer Peter Wilson, A\u0026amp;R manager Dennis Munday, photographer Neil 'Twink' Tinning, Eddie Piller, Paolo Hewitt, Mat Osman, Belle Stars singer Jennie Matthias ('The Bitterest Pill'), touring musicians Jamie Telford and Steve Nichol and others, to tell the tale of a single, fateful year: the year The Jam, for better or worse, went out at the very top of their game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eZoe Howe \u003c\/b\u003eis a writer, musician, and visual artist based in Essex. Her books include\u003ci\u003e Lee Brilleaux - Rock `n' Roll Gentleman\u003c\/i\u003e, a biography of the celebrated Dr. Feelgood frontman, \u003ci\u003eTypical Girls? The Story Of The Slits, How's Your Dad? Living In The Shadow of a Rock Star Parent, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWilko Johnson - Looking Back At Me\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eRick Buckler \u003c\/b\u003ewas the drummer with The Jam and is the first member of the band to write his autobiography, \u003ci\u003eThat's Entertainment\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by Omnibus Press. He is still in the music business and is now a manager of a number of musical acts.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Omnibus Press (a Division of Wine Music Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52197006147858,"sku":"9781913172695","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_360f96ef-c483-46b6-af03-37b2fd0e7040.jpg?v=1776160149","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-jam-1982-9781913172695","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}