EP154: Steve Nichol - The Jam 1981-82 (Trumpet & Keys) + Loose Ends and more...

On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan
Podcast, recorded at the Here Comes The Weekend event in
Woking, I chat to another huge talent to join this incredible
musical journey. Steve Nichol.


He’s a Multi-instrumentalist, Producer, Songwriter… who
just happens to one of the founders of influential eighties Brit
Soul flag bearers Loose Ends…


It was a joy to hear his memories of a year spent with on
keys and trumpet with The Jam…


Live performances across the UK, Europe, US
and Japan…


Top of The Pops… and music promo videos…


And on record with multiple tracks on the band’s final
chart-topping album The Gift… and
tracks on their final single releases…


His time with the band began towards 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.


The Jam with a brass section… who’d have thought it?


Together with Keith Thomas (who sadly passed away last year),
Steve’s addition to the line up brought a new dimension to their
sound, blending melodic brass and keyboard contributions
seamlessly with the band’s energetic new wave spirit.


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paulwellerfanpodcast.com/episode-154-steve-nichol


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