Paul Weller leads tributes to The Jam drummer Rick Buckler, who has died aged 69: “I’m shocked and saddened”

nme.com:

The Jam, has died at the age of 69, following a short illness.The passing of the legendary musician was confirmed by his bandmates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton, who each shared separate statements on his death.

The news of Buckler’s passing comes weeks after he was forced to cancel his spoken word tour due to “ongoing health issues”.“I’m shocked and saddened by Rick’s passing.

I’m thinking back to us all rehearsing in my bedroom in Stanley Road, Woking. To all the pubs and clubs we played at as kids, to eventually making a record.

What a journey!,” wrote Weller in a tweet on his official X/Twitter page.We went far beyond our dreams and what we made stands the test of time.My deepest sympathy to all family and friends – P.W x(2/4 – P.W) pic.twitter.com/bdROlSSOHt— Paul Weller (@paulwellerHQ) February 18, 2025He continued: “We went far beyond our dreams and what we made stands the test of time.