Bruce Foxton

The Profile

British musician best known as the bassist and backing vocalist of The Jam. He later played with Stiff Little Fingers and co-leads From The Jam. Solo releases include Touch Sensitive (1984), Back in the Room (2012), and Smash The Clock (2016).

Bassist of The Jam; co-wrote and sang Jam tracks such as Smithers-Jones and News of the World; performed with Stiff Little Fingers (1990s–2000s); co-leads From The Jam.

Kism reviews Bruce Foxton’s Back in the Room, noting its close ties to The Jam’s classic sound and Russell Hastings’ lead role. Paul Weller appears on some recordings, and Mark Brzezicki replaces Rick Buckler. Highlights include Ride, Glad I Found My Tears, Coming On Strong, Number Six, and Window Shopping. The verdict: approach with curiosity, no prejudice.