Paul Weller continues to dash the hopes of millions by stating he's still not up for a reunion with The Jam - adding that 'there's not enough money in the world'.
The father of Mod, who took over Gigwise with exclusive content to celebrate the release of his 2015 album Saturn's Pattern, has again stated that there's absolutely no possibility of a The Jam reform on the horizon, going as far as saying there's "not enough money in the world" to persuade him otherwise.
"I'm not a nostalgic person," he says, ruling out a Style Council reunion, too. "I like now. I like today. I don’t want to spend my time trying to recapture something that can’t be recaptured."
The Jam split back in 1982 and since then Weller's been a pretty prolific artist, but told The Guardian that's he's written three perfect songs in his entire career. According to him they are The Jam's 'Strange Town', his solo track 'Wings Of Speed' from 1995, and 'Going My Way' from his new LP.
He added 'Saturn's Pattern' is "defiantly 21st century" - "I don’t think that there’s anything else out that that sounds like this [album], for me personally. I am just trying to push myself forward and see where else I can go with music after all these years."
In support of the new album, Weller recently announced his biggest Autumn tour to date in November and December.
The dates are as below. For tickets and more information, click here.
NOVEMBER
Monday 16 - Belfast Waterfront Auditorium
Tuesday 17 - Dublin Olympia Theatre
Friday 20 - Brighton Centre
Saturday 21 - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Sunday 22 - Bournemouth BIC
Tuesday 24 - Glasgow SSE Hydro
Wednesday 25 - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Friday 27 - Birmingham Barclaycard Arena
Saturday 28 - Manchester Arena
Sunday 29 - Leeds First Direct Arena
DECEMBER
Friday 4 and Saturday 5 - London Eventim Apollo
Check out our full Paul Weller takeover below:
INTERVIEW: Weller talks about the drive and evolution behind Saturn's Pattern - watch
TRACK BY TRACK: Weller gives an in-depth guide behind each song on Saturn's Pattern - watch
LISTENING HABITS: Paul Weller on his favourite new music, the old classics and how he longs for 'working class rock'
BEHIND THE FASHION: The Style Council fashion icon tells us how to wear a suit, Noel Gallagher's footwear and why cowboy boots are evil
