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  • Last day of The Jam

    Last day of The Jam

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    This day back in 1982 was the final gig for legendary band, The Jam, who are obviously one of our biggest influences since our name comes from one of their song titles.
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  • Vintage reference guide

    Vintage reference guide

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    Where do you fall? We’re all about being ultra-traditional no breakers.
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  • Herbie Hancock

    Herbie Hancock

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    Nice shot of a younger Herbie Hancock, all time American jazz legend.
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  • Desmond Dekker

    Desmond Dekker

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    The definitive king of 1960s ska music, Mr Desmond Dekker, looking very sharp here in London.
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  • My Generation

    My Generation

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    The Who’s classic record is 54 years old today. Talkin’ ‘bout my generation
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  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  • Weller Wednesday

    Weller Wednesday

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    Until I came across this photo of a young Jam-era Paul Weller, I had never seen him shirtless on stage.
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  • Style and Speed

    Style and Speed

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    Cafe Racers from the 1950s.  Style and Speed!
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  • Yukio Mishima Remembrance

    Yukio Mishima Remembrance

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    Today is the anniversary of famed Japanese writer, Yukio Mishima’s death by traditional seppuku in 1970.
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  • Lovely composition

    Lovely composition

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    Absolutely lovely photo and composition in this vintage pic from a Mary Quant exhibition.
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