He has received four Brit Awards, including Best British Male three times, and the 2006 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. He was the principal figure of the 1970s and 1980s mod revival, often referred to as 'The Modfather', and an influence on Britpop bands such as Oasis. Many of his songs with the Jam had lyrics about working class life.
He had further success with the blue-eyed soul music of the Style Council (1983–1989), before establishing himself as a solo artist with his eponymous 1992 album.ĭespite widespread critical recognition as a singer, lyricist, and guitarist, Weller has remained a national-rather than international-star, and much of his songwriting is rooted in English society. Weller achieved fame with the new wave/ mod revival band the Jam (1972–1982). Paul John Weller (born John William Weller ) is an English singer-songwriter and musician.
