For this special episode, I bring you a conversation with Dee C. Lee – singer, songwriter and essential member of The Style Council. This chat was recorded in a riverside pub back in January 2025 for my book Paul Weller: Dancing Through The Fire and Dee has been kind enough to let me share this asContinue reading “Dee C. Lee – Singer, Songwriter – The Style Council, Solo, Wham! and more…”
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Sir Lenny Henry on The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller
Sir Lenny Henry is a British icon. For decades, he’s been a force in comedy, acting, writing, and activism. But what’s less discussed is his deep connection to music – and, in particular, his admiration for Paul Weller and The Jam, The Style Council, and Weller’s solo work. In another real ‘pinch me’ moment, IContinue reading “Sir Lenny Henry on The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller”
Episode 180: Paul Weller
Hello and Welcome to Episode 180 of the World’s First Paul Weller Fan Podcast… I’m Dan Jennings and ten years ago I gave up my life’s dream and career as a radio presenter with one big regret… Never getting to interview my hero… the legendary singer-songwriter and musician – Paul Weller… This podcast exists purelyContinue reading “Episode 180: Paul Weller”
Episode 156: David Rowe – Super-Fan turns Merch-Man… A 45-year love story from The Jam to The Style Council to Paul Weller Solo…
David Rowe, and his partner, Jo White, have been to around 450 live shows and have some incredible stories and connections over the past 45 years… including joining the merchandise team for The Style Council and Paul Weller Solo!.
Episode 153: A Style Council 40th Anniversary Special with Mick Talbot, Jaye Ella-Ruth, Stewart Prosser and Camelle Hinds…
A Style Council 40th Anniversary Special with Mick Talbot, Jaye Ella-Ruth, Stewart Prosser and Camelle Hinds…
Episode 152: David Quantick – Music Journalist NME, Critic, Comedy Writer, Author and more…
David Quantick – NME, Journalist NME, Critic, Comedy Writer, Author and more…
Episode 150: Brendan Lynch – Producer, Engineer, Remixer – The Style Council, Paul Weller, Wild Wood, Stanley Road, Heavy Soul and more…
Brendan Lynch – Producer, Engineer, Remixer – The Style Council – Paul Weller, Wild Wood, Stanley Road, Heavy Soul and more…
Episode 148: Peter Anderson, Photographer, The Style Council…
Many of the most iconic images of The Style Council – Paul and Mick – were taken by Peter Anderson during their formative years (some taken before we even knew that they would be The Style Council).
Trough his lens, he managed to encapsulate the band’s energy, camaraderie, and distinctive fashion sense, which became an integral part of their identity.
Episode 145: Sarah Jane Morris – Singer, Songwriter, Actress shares stories of her incredible career + Red Wedge, a song gifted by Paul Weller, a Style Council cover and much more…
Sarah Jane Morris – Singer, Songwriter, Actress shares stories of her incredible career + Red Wedge, a song gifted by Paul Weller, a Style Council cover and much more..
Episode 142: Paul Du Noyer – Author, Editor and Music Journalist – NME, Q, The Hit, The Word and Mojo
Author, editor and music journalist, Paul Du Noyer interviewed Paul Weller during The Jam, The Style Council and Solo periods in publications such as NME, The Hit, Mojo and The Word Magazine.
Episode 136: Darren Fletcher, The Style Councillors – the one & only tribute to The Style Council…
Darren Fletcher – the fella behind The Style Councillors – an incredible tribute to the mighty Style Council.
Episode 130: Stewart Prosser – Honorary Councillor – The Style Council – Brass musician and arranger…
Brass Musician and Arranger, Stewart Prosser joins the podcast to chat about his experience as an Honorary Councillor in The Style Council…
Episode 125: Helen Turner – The Style Council Honorary Councillor and Paul Weller Solo Band Member…
On this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by the lady behind the keys – Helen Turner to talk The Style Council and Paul Weller Solo…
Episode 122: Steve Sidelnyk – Drummer, Percussionist, Programmer – The Style Council Honorary Councillor and an incredible career CV!
On this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by another hugely successful musician – Steve Sidelnyk. A man who’s Honorary Councillor status led to him working with some of the biggest music stars on the planet.
Episode 121: Lawrence Watson, Music Photographer
If you’ve followed the music of Paul Weller as a solo artist over the past 30 years then the odds are pretty high that you will have also experienced and enjoyed the photography of my latest podcast guest, Lawrence Watson.
Episode 120: Jezar AKA Jeremy Murray-Wakefield – The Style Council – Engineer and Mixer…
In this episode, we hear the story of a man known on your Style Council sleeve notes as Jezar AKA Jeremy Murray-Wakefield.
Episode 116: Paul Barry – Songwriter, Musician, The Questions…
British songwriter and musician, Paul Barry shares stories of The Questions, The Jam, The Style Council, Respond Records and life as a multi-award-winning songwriter.
Episode 115: Legendary Plugger – Nigel ‘Spanner’ Sweeney…
Hear from an absolute legend of the music industry – a fella who has undoubtedly been one of the best pluggers in the business. Nigel “Spanner” Sweeney.
Episode 114: Billy Bragg – Singer, Songwriter, Activist…
Billy Bragg – Singer, Songwriter and Activist shares his love of The Jam, touring with The Style Council and Red Wedge…
Episode 113: Little Jo Ruocco – Honorary Councillor, Drummer & Percussionist on her time with The Style Council…
My guest on this episode is Honorary Councillor, Little Jo Ruocco. A drummer & percussionist who played with the band on the album & promo for Confessions of a Pop Group.