'My favourite personal image of The Jam is the four of us all in a transit van, borrowed or hired, with the equipment in the back, us in the front all pissed and ebullient. For me, it was the joy of what was to come: We're gonna make it!'
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'The Council meant, and still means, youth, freedom and the fearlessness that youth and freedom - and fearlessness - bring to you. It was an incredible feeling and a time I'm really glad I got to live in.'
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'I felt so good to be writing and creating naturally again. After The Style Council I had gone into hibernation for a long time. I'd felt there were no more songs, no more music in me - I'd never known that feeling before.'
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A THOUSAND THINGS features rare photographs from Paul's family archive as well as fliers, posters, and the work of Paul's favourite photographers. They represent some of the biggest names in the business, including Pennie Smith, Nick Knight, Tom Sheehan, Peter Anderson and Lawrence Watson. Many of these images have never been published before.
In sifting through the thousands of items of memorabilia and photographic prints, Paul has been assisted by his close friend Simon Halfon. One of the industry's most respected graphic designers, Simon has been responsible for all Paul's record covers since The Style Council's debut single in 1983 and has also designed
A THOUSAND THINGS.
The result is a visually stunning testament to a truly inspirational musical career.
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