Rick Buckler, an English musician who was the drummer of the rock band The Jam, died at 69. The cause of death has yet to be revealed.
The news of his death was confirmed on X via a heartfelt message from his bandmate Paul Weller. “I’m shocked and saddened by Rick’s passing. I’m thinking back to us all rehearsing in my bedroom in Stanley Road, Woking. To all the pubs and clubs we played at as kids, to eventually making a record. What a journey,” the band’s vocalist Weller wrote alongside a series of black-and-white photos of Buckler. “We went far beyond our dreams and what we made stands the test of time. … Rick was a good guy and a great drummer whose innovative drum patterns helped shape our songs. I’m glad we had the chance to work together as much as we did. My thoughts are with [Rick’s wife Lesley] and his family at this very difficult time.”
Richard Paul Buckler was born on 6 December 1955 in the town of Woking in the county of Surrey, England. He received his education at Sheerwater Secondary School, in Woking.
Rick Buckler, Drummer of The Jam Band, Died at 69
