Craig McLean - Music Writer & Editor, The Face, The Word etc

Craig McLean joins the podcast to share his
reflections on interviewing Paul Weller across several pivotal
moments, offering an insider’s look at a music icon through the
eyes of a veteran journalist. With bylines for The Face, The
Word, The Observer, and The Telegraph, Craig has had rare,
in-depth access to Weller - riding tour buses, joining late-night
escapades, and catching candid conversations that reveal the wit,
vulnerability, and creative drive behind his public persona. From
the Isle of Wight to Black Barn studio, Craig paints a vivid
picture of Weller at work and at play, uncovering surprising
moments and honest insights into his life, career, and constant
artistic restlessness.


Through stories that move from the euphoria of the stage to quiet
moments of reflection, Craig explores Paul Weller’s shifting
outlook on fame, songwriting, family, and the demands of a
changing industry. Whether discussing the emotional aftermath of
John Weller’s passing, the creative ruts and rediscoveries, or
Weller’s relentless support for new artists, this episode offers
a rich and revealing portrait of an artist in constant motion.


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