The Latest Breaking News from Rick Buckler

Bruce Foxton, bassist with the Jam, reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

Musician who now plays in From the Jam has vowed to ‘keep going and play live for as long as I’m able to do it’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

The Jam star announces Parkinson’s diagnosis after cancelling shows

Bassist explained that previous cancer treatment had ‘caused some significant issues’ that now meant he was ‘facing a future living with Parkinson’s Disease’

The Independent UK · Jul 1

The Jam bassist Bruce Foxton diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s diagnosis emerged during investigations into complications with Foxton’s cancer treatment

The Independent UK · Jul 1

"A great drummer whose innovative patterns helped shape our songs": Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, dies aged 69 after a short illness

The drummer, alongside Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton was the essential power behind the 1970s pop/punk/new wave 'fire and skill' triumvirate

MusicRadar · Feb 19, 2025

Rick Buckler death: The Jam drummer dies aged 69

His former bandmate Paul Weller said he was ‘shocked and saddened’

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

The Jam star Rick Buckler dies aged 69

Drummer Rick Buckler has passed away at the age of 69.

BANG Premier · Feb 18, 2025

Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, dies aged 69 after short illness

The musician, along with band members Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton, had many hits in the 1970s and 1980s, including four UK No 1s

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

Paul Weller ‘shocked and saddened’ after death of The Jam drummer Rick Buckler

With The Jam, the drummer released six studio albums including In The City (1977), All Mod Cons (1978) and Sound Affects (1980).

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

Rick Buckler, drummer from The Jam, dead at 69

The death of Rick Buckler has been confirmed in a statement from his agent

Louder · Feb 18, 2025

The Jam drummer Rick Buckler dies aged 69

Rick Buckler was part of the band’s classic line-up alongside bass player Bruce Foxton and lead singer and guitarist Weller

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025