Paul Weller - The Oral History: Eddie Piller, Steve Brookes & Dan Jennings

Rock 'n' Roll Book Club

Join us for a panel discussion of all things The Jam, mod & Weller to mark the publication of Paul Weller - The Oral History.

The Red Lion

Rock &amp; Roll Book Club is delighted to welcome founder member of The Jam &amp; Weller collaborator Steve Brookes, Acid Jazz founder Eddie Piller &amp; author &amp; Dan Jennings, host of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast &amp; author of one of the music books of the year Paul Weller - Dancing Through The Fire: The Oral History. We will have Eddie, Steve &amp; Dan on stage for about an hour &amp; there will be an audience Q&amp;A, book signing &amp; music afterwards. Our regular venue the Walthamstow Trades Hall is extremely busy between now &amp; Christmas so we are hosting events at some other wonderful venues within the area - this event will take place at The Red Lion in Leytonstone (located 1 minute from Leytonstone under ground station (central line), Leytonstone High Road rail station is also close by &amp; the area is served by buses 66, 145, 257, 339, W13, W14, W15, W16, W19. The groundbreaking oral history on one of the most legendary musicians of all time: Paul Weller.Across musical history, certain artists have transcended their craft to become cultural icons, leaving an indelible mark on the world of sound and style. Paul Weller, the legendary British musician, singer and songwriter, stands among the select few whose influence spans generations. His enduring popularity, traversing the explosive energy of The Jam to the sophisticated sounds of The Style Council and a prolific solo career spanning over thirty years, underscores the timeless appeal of his work. Weller also holds a unique position in music history: he shares the rare distinction with Lennon and McCartney as one of the few artists to achieve Number 1 albums in five consecutive decades.Dancing Through the Fire explores the fascinating narrative of Paul Weller's musical career, weaving together never-before-told stories, intimate insights and perspectives from the man himself and those who have been integral to his remarkable journey.With unique access to his inner circle - including family, friends, bandmates, producers, and long-time collaborators - award-winning broadcaster and journalist Dan Jennings weaves together over 200 hours of exclusive conversations, allowing exclusive access to the man behind the music, including his unparalleled drive, creative struggles and personal triumphs that have shaped his iconic career and legacy.Endlessly candid, insightful and definitive in its approach, Dancing Through the Fire captures the essence of Weller's musical evolution through the voices of those who know him best.

Agenda

Panel discussion with Dan Jennings, Steve Brookes & Eddie Piller in conversation

On stage talk 

Audience Q&A

Book Signing

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Book signing 

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