Rick Buckler R.I.P.
Rick Buckler R.I.P.
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Athlon

Original Poster:

5,491 posts

223 months

Tuesday 18th February
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Just heard the sad news that the powerhouse drummer from The Jam has passed away.

This band was a highlight in my youth in so many ways

Sad day frown

brake fader

2,059 posts

52 months

Tuesday 18th February
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RIP Rick a member of one of the best bands in the world. very sad

Panamax

6,744 posts

51 months

Tuesday 18th February
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Setting Sons

Flip Martian

21,943 posts

207 months

Tuesday 18th February
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I've cleaned up a few live recordings of theirs over the last year - what a great live band they were. Never cared for them at the time but I was very young then. He was a very powerful and sharp drummer - The Jam wouldn't have sounded like The Jam with anyone else. RIP.

smn159

14,384 posts

234 months

Tuesday 18th February
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Really sad news, was a big fan of The Jam in my youth and saw them a number of times.

Ricks style fitted them perfectly

darreni

4,226 posts

287 months

Tuesday 18th February
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Sad news, I have a few Jam songs on my playlist that I listen to everyday, the songs still sound fresh today.

RIP Rick.

Shooter McGavin

8,292 posts

161 months

Tuesday 18th February
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I was too young to see them before the split (I was 10 in 1982) but grew up with their music and own the full back catalogue. I was lucky enough to see Rick back behind the kit with Bruce Foxton in From The Jam, he looked like he was really loving playing again.

May he rest in peace, one part of a magnificent trio.

Rough101

2,744 posts

92 months

Wednesday 19th February
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Met him once, he had just done a show with Mike Brewer!

Lovely guy, no airs or graces and seemingly oblivious of his cultural impact.

Terrific drummer and a unique style, The Jam wouldn’t have progressed without him.

sidewinder500

1,674 posts

111 months

Wednesday 19th February
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This is saddening, bad news. 69, almost no age...

Great drummer in a wonderful band.

RIP Rick, you've been part of the soundtrack of my youth, thanks for your inspiration.