Bruce Foxton

Bruce Foxton, former bass guitarist and songwriter of The Jam, performs in Bristol on a tour marking fifty years of the band. The evening is led by Foxton with his band and guest performers.

Bruce Foxton is a British musician, born in 1955 in Woking, who has been active since 1972. He released his first album, Touch Sensitive, in 1984 on Arista Records. Before that, he was the bass guitarist on every recording made by The Jam, the group that released its debut single, 'In The City', in 1977 on Polydor Records. Over the following five years the band had several number one singles, including 'Start!', 'Going Underground', 'Town Called Malice'and 'Beat Surrender'. Foxton also took the lead vocals and wrote songs such as 'News of the World', which serves as the theme tune to the BBC's 'Mock The Week', 'Smithers-Jones'and 'Carnaby Street'.

This tour is titled '50 years of The Jam'and is billed with very special guests. Foxton performs with his band, which includes Mark Brzezicki, known from Big Country, Andrew Fairclough, known from Secret Affair, and Craig Joiner, known from Romeo's Daughter. The tour is presented by AGMP Concerts and visits several dates, with the Bristol show taking place at The Fleece.

The Fleece hosts concerts and shows in Bristol, and this evening is one of its music bookings. The programme centres on the songs Foxton wrote and played with The Jam, performed by Foxton and his band.