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. Find out more in the shownotes to this podcast at paulwellerfanpodcast.com/episode-154-steve-nichol Buy a virtual coffee at paulwellerfanpodcast.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.