Paul Weller will be the next person to undergo a Q reader's grilling. There are few musicians who've had the same impact on British music or sustained such lengthy and interesting careers as 'The Modfather'. From his early days in The Jam penning albums In The City and The Gift through to his work with The Style Council and critically lauded solo albums such as Wild Wood and Stanley Road, he has inspired a generation of young musicians, including the Gallagher brothers amongst them.
His new album Wake Up The Nation (out April 2010) is the first solo release of his to feature a contribution Bruce Foxton of The Jam, and also the first album to come out since his father and long term manager John Weller passed away from Pneumonia, aged 77.
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hi paul, if hollywood were to make a film of your life which actor would you like to play you?
Posted by jason bradbury at 9:38 PM | 01/03/2010 | Report Abuse
hi paul, do you ever get fed up of being constantly referred to as 'the modfather'?
Posted by jason bradbury at 9:41 PM | 01/03/2010 | Report Abuse
hey paul!! why in Malaysia so hard to find ur album?? i realy desperate!!
Posted by malay factory at 2:22 AM | 02/03/2010 | Report Abuse
hi Paul. you have been inspiring musicians for years but are their any new bands who inspire you?
Posted by karl mccaffery at 9:54 AM | 02/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Alright mate, there seems to be a mass of bland, middle of the road artists dominating the album charts at the moment. Why do you think there's generally a lack of bands with attitude or anything to say?
Posted by David Keenan at 10:14 AM | 02/03/2010 | Report Abuse
After 34 years of making music, millions of record sales, thousands of gigs, do you still consider yourself to be working class?
Posted by Leigh Pedlow at 4:02 PM | 02/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi Paul, Part of being a bona fide rock star is looking the dogs bollocks as you always do! besides yer good self who is the best dressed rock star or band around at the moment/
Posted by tony adams at 8:23 PM | 02/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi Paul, Part of being a bona fide rock star is looking the dogs bollocks as you always do! besides yer good self who is the best dressed rock star or band around at the moment/
Posted by tony adams at 8:26 PM | 02/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi Paul, Part of being a bona fide rock star is looking the dogs bollocks as you always do! besides yer good self who is the best dressed rock star or band around at the moment/
Posted by tony adams at 8:32 PM | 02/03/2010 | Report Abuse
what's the best pair of shoes you have ever owned?
Posted by tony adams at 8:38 PM | 02/03/2010 | Report Abuse
hi paul, if you absolutely had to which of your former bands would you reform, the jam or style council?
Posted by jason bradbury at 9:05 PM | 02/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Now Noel's left Oasis, what about forming a supergroup?
Posted by JR at 9:11 PM | 02/03/2010 | Report Abuse
do you like Bagels
Posted by Chris at 11:59 PM | 02/03/2010 | Report Abuse
do you like Bagels
Posted by Chris at 12:01 AM | 03/03/2010 | Report Abuse
do you like Bagels
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do you like Bagels
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do you like Bagels
Posted by Chris at 12:03 AM | 03/03/2010 | Report Abuse
With Bruce Foxton featuring on your new album, any chance he might join you on stage any time soon?
Posted by Paul Whitcher at 8:33 PM | 03/03/2010 | Report Abuse
With Bruce Foxton featuring on you new album, any chance of him joining you on stage any time soon?
Posted by Paul Whitcher at 8:40 PM | 03/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Awight Paul. In line with popular culture,
Team Noel or Team Liam ?
Posted by Nick Groves at 8:42 PM | 03/03/2010 | Report Abuse
What's your favourite Northern soul record?
Posted by Paul Whitcher at 8:45 PM | 03/03/2010 | Report Abuse
paul, you have develled into numerous styles of music throughout your career, and I must say, thats what keeps me interested in your music. Just wondering if there is any particular genre at the moment thats interests you? Dubstep? psy-trance perhaps?!
Posted by mikey maguire at 11:11 AM | 04/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Do you ever pop into "Gregg's" the bakers for a "Steakbake" or some "Yum Yum's" or do you prefer a "Ginster's Cornish Pastie" ?
Posted by Laurie Pearson at 11:03 PM | 04/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Love the hair Paul, but if you ever went bald would you wear a wig?
Posted by Andrew O'Brien at 11:50 PM | 04/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi paul, simple one for your Noel or Liam
Posted by chris allon at 9:34 PM | 05/03/2010 | Report Abuse
why dont people call you Sting anymore?
Posted by TheDarrenXshow at 8:22 AM | 06/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Paul, why couldn't be bovvered to attend the Brit Awards
Posted by Mini Dancing at 2:02 PM | 06/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Paul, why couldn't be bovvered to attend the Brit Awards
Posted by Mini Dancing at 2:02 PM | 06/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Being such a geeza I believe you'd make a great
Dr Who, so if you could go back in time what date would it be and why ? respect
Posted by Thommo of Northampton at 5:32 PM | 08/03/2010 | Report Abuse
hi paul, during one interview gem archer asked, if sauna is suitable for mods and would paul weller go to sauna. would you?
Posted by mandy at 6:40 PM | 08/03/2010 | Report Abuse
hi paul, during one interview gem archer asked, if sauna is suitable for mods and would paul weller go to sauna. would you?
Posted by mandy at 6:43 PM | 08/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Paul would the Paul Weller of 30 years ago
Like The Paul Weller of today ?
Posted by STEVE V PAGE at 8:19 AM | 09/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Paul you´ve met most of the rockstars that you have liked since you were young except for John Lennon.Do you ever wish that Mark Chapman had shot Ringo instead?
Posted by Peter from Stockholm at 1:13 PM | 09/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Paul you´ve met most of the rockstars that you have liked since you were young except for John Lennon.Do you ever wish that Mark Chapman had shot Ringo instead?
Posted by Peter from Stockholm at 1:21 PM | 09/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Paul you´ve met most of the rockstars that you have liked since you were young except for John Lennon.Do you ever wish that Mark Chapman had shot Ringo instead?
Posted by Peter from Stockholm at 1:24 PM | 09/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Paul you´ve met most of the rockstars that you have liked since you were young except for John Lennon.Do you ever wish that Mark Chapman had shot Ringo instead?
Posted by Peter from Stockholm at 2:01 PM | 09/03/2010 | Report Abuse
OK Paul, In "Sowing the Seeds of Love" by Tears for Fears, they wanted to "Kick out the Style, bring back the Jam". Why didn't you?
Posted by Chris Gilbert at 2:18 PM | 09/03/2010 | Report Abuse
OK Paul, In "Sowing the Seeds of Love" by Tears for Fears, they wanted to "Kick out the Style, bring back the Jam". Why didn't you?
Posted by Chris Gilbert at 2:26 PM | 09/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Paul, you're one of the lasting great legacies this nation has, but everyone has one regret in life. What would you say your biggest regret was musically?
Posted by Phil at 4:13 PM | 09/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Having been lucky enough to collaborate with heroes such as Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood and The Who etc. Is there anyone else you would still love to collaborate with if possible?
Posted by Paul Whitcher at 5:24 PM | 09/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hello, looking back over your stunning career are there any songs you wished you would have released as singles?
Posted by Lee Henderson at 9:15 AM | 10/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Where do you like living best, the leafy north downs of Surrey or the hustle bustle of cosmopolitan London
Posted by Lee Henderson at 9:17 AM | 10/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi Paul,
On listening to your new album it's great to hear you trying new vocal styles out, is there something apart from the push to keep trying new stuff out that made you do this?
Posted by Sam Henderson at 9:26 AM | 10/03/2010 | Report Abuse
When was the last time you used the London Underground?
Posted by Paul Gilronan at 10:18 AM | 10/03/2010 | Report Abuse
When was the last time you used the London Underground?
Posted by Paul Gilronan at 10:18 AM | 10/03/2010 | Report Abuse
When was the last time you used the London Underground?
Posted by Paul Gilronan at 10:22 AM | 10/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hey Paul.
Your biggest 13 year old fan here.
Have you got any tips for getting in a band?
Lewis!!
Posted by Lewis Bye-Brooks at 4:03 PM | 10/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hey Paul.
I'm your biggest 13 year old fan. You got any tips for starting a band?
Lewis
Posted by Lewis Bye-Brooks at 4:05 PM | 10/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hey Paul.
You got any tips for starting a band?
Lewis
Posted by Lewis Bye-Brooks I'm your biggest 13 year old fan at 4:06 PM | 10/03/2010 | Report Abuse
hi paul, would you ever consider doing a world cup song for england if asked?
Posted by jason bradbury at 9:19 PM | 10/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi Paul.
When are you gonna do something radical musicwise like a krautrock album?
Posted by Peter from Stockholm at 3:33 PM | 11/03/2010 | Report Abuse
I was very sorry to hear about your Dad - he was a top bloke. Who's your manager now? and do they come anywhere close?
Posted by Peter Johnstone at 1:29 PM | 17/03/2010 | Report Abuse
I was very sorry to hear about your Dad - he was a top bloke. Who's your manager now? and do they come anywhere close?
Posted by Peter Johnstone at 1:30 PM | 17/03/2010 | Report Abuse
in the 70s and 80s you'd do at least an album a year, sometimes 2, plus singles not on albums AND top quality b-sides (plus you're still pretty prolific after 20+ albums) - what's your take on bands taking 3 or 4 years to write and record then touring and milking it for another couple?
Posted by Peter Johnstone at 1:37 PM | 17/03/2010 | Report Abuse
in the 70s and 80s you'd do at least an album a year, sometimes 2, plus singles not on albums AND top quality b-sides (plus you're still pretty prolific after 20+ albums) - what's your take on bands taking 3 or 4 years to write and record then touring and milking it for another couple?
Posted by Peter Johnstone at 1:42 PM | 17/03/2010 | Report Abuse
in the 70s and 80s you'd do at least an album a year, sometimes 2, plus singles not on albums AND top quality b-sides (plus you're still pretty prolific after 20+ albums) - what's your take on bands taking 3 or 4 years to write and record then touring and milking it for another couple?
Posted by Peter Johnstone at 1:42 PM | 17/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Now Noel has slpit from Oasis, would you ever be interested in starting up a band with him?
Posted by Paddy Boyd at 9:47 AM | 18/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi Paul,
'Serge Gainsbourg bought the original manuscript of La Marseillaise and he was prepared to do so at any price. Andrew Lloyd wanted to buy the Abbey Road Studios at any price. Is there anything particular in music history you'd like to buy at any price?'
greetings
Tony from Belgium
Posted by Tony Kerkhove at 2:40 PM | 20/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Where do you think Ocean Colour Scene went wrong?
Posted by Gareth Davies at 4:24 PM | 21/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Question For the legend that is Paul Weller.
I know you don't like to speak about bands reforming and doing reunion tours....I know its not always about the money, sometimes there are deeper issues with in the band itself eg personality clashes etc.....But do u ever think that The Stone Roses will get back together...lol....Didn't wanna ask the obvious question
Thanks
Posted by Eamon at 5:13 PM | 21/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi Paul,
Is it true you once smashed the head of one of the Boo Radleys?
Jaime Guardamino,Madrid
Posted by Jaime at 2:55 PM | 25/03/2010 | Report Abuse
If you had to swap souls with the first person you met on the street, do you think you could still write a good song? (ignoring the shock of said frankenstein manouvre ..)
Posted by G. Nileef at 3:56 PM | 26/03/2010 | Report Abuse
You have collaborated with many musicians over the years - is there any proper legends that you'd love to work with that just hasn't happened yet - van the man, dylan, jagger/richards?
Posted by Dan Hedges at 11:54 AM | 27/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Many of my favourite tracks of yours over the years have been B-Sides. Now that albums dominate and singles almost irrelevant, do you feel it's a wasted exercise to release such hidden gems when few ears will ever hear them?
Posted by Dan Hedges at 12:05 PM | 27/03/2010 | Report Abuse
If you were offered the chance to live forever while your body remained at the age of your choice would you take it?
Posted by Gabriel at 6:03 PM | 27/03/2010 | Report Abuse
After nearly 30 years of mutual animosity, is there a George Michael song you'd admit to liking?
Posted by Mark Padgett at 1:31 PM | 31/03/2010 | Report Abuse
What's the best live gig do you think you've played in as a solo artist?
Posted by Mathew Walsh at 10:33 PM | 31/03/2010 | Report Abuse
How do you narrow down your set list when you have so many great songs and albums to choose from?
Posted by Mathew Walsh at 10:34 PM | 31/03/2010 | Report Abuse
What ambitions to you have post 'Wake Up the Nation'? Is there a venue/festival/country you'd love to gig in that you haven't in your career?
Posted by Mathew Walsh at 10:37 PM | 31/03/2010 | Report Abuse
Noel or Liam? (Is Liam really a t!t?)
Posted by Mathew Walsh at 10:38 PM | 31/03/2010 | Report Abuse
alrite paul since 80/81 i have been dancing to your music..as a 9/10 year old wanna be mod with cropped hair, monkey boots me army & navy parka & short fitting pants...38 & yes still a wanna be mod with cropped hair but not short fitting pants now & still the musical motorways of all things WELLER are religiously blasted from the holy speakers! over the years like a many a fan have been taken on journeys of speed-like anthems to love-lost soul...think SET THE HOUSE A BLAZE meets GHOSTS, think WALLS COME TUMBLING DOWN meets PICCADILLY TRAIL, think HEAVY SOUL meets my all time fave ever track TIME PASSES! Which leads to my question as a fan my wish is for you to make an all out LOVE-LOST-NORTHERN SOUL ALBUM that your volcanic vocals so richly deserve ....selfish I know....ps see you at the ALBERT HALL 24/5/10 if your taking requests heres 3 GHOSTS, A STONES THROW AWAY & ARE YOU TRYING TO BE LONELY....bring it on!
the WIRRAL having it large in the big smoke!
Posted by brian Kee at 9:37 AM | 01/04/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi Paul. 'Hair' Your barnet seems to be an integral part of your look. What would you do if it started to recede? Would you do an Elton and get hair implants?
Posted by Craig Kemm at 8:00 AM | 02/04/2010 | Report Abuse
You and Bruce (Foxton) recently worked together again. With the rest of the band touring at the moment, aren't you tempted to re-join them for a one off performance?
Posted by Gareth Davies at 4:38 PM | 03/04/2010 | Report Abuse
Hello Paul,
The title track of your new album is a great song; it has the punchy post-punk feel of a Roxy Music track. Are Roxy Music an influence (on your music) that you are happy to acknowledge or are you and Brian Ferry from different planets?
Posted by Peter Green at 12:10 PM | 04/04/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi Paul,
If you go bald will you still keep as much of the mod haircut as possible? Perhaps with a comb-over?
Posted by Simon Terry at 12:14 PM | 04/04/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi Paul. Firstly, thanks for the work you did for the mining communities in the 80's. My dad who was a Durham Miner is really ill just now, so...just had to say that bit...
Anyway, if you woiuld like to wake up the nation, who are the political role models that young people may aspire to these days. My own favourites - Benn, Skinner etc have either retired or near to it. Who should young people look to in the way that I looked up to you, Billy Bragg, the Redskins, Easterhouse and other such 'activists'? Best wishes
Posted by Kevin Joyce at 2:41 AM | 07/04/2010 | Report Abuse
Alright Paul. Over a few pints the other night, the topic of "Superbands" came up. I included yourself in my all time Superband. If you were to form a super-band who would it consist of?
Posted by Paul at 12:04 PM | 09/04/2010 | Report Abuse
paul.. why is it that most "artists" nowadays wont admit that the first album they ever bought was a patchy compilation? ...its always someone "edgy" to make them look cool.
mine was now 29 it had pato bantons version of baby come back on...
Posted by Michael Halliwell at 8:02 PM | 29/04/2010 | Report Abuse
Hi paul , how many jam songs will you be singing in melbourne in october -
Posted by stuart mckenzie at 2:56 PM | 17/06/2010 | Report Abuse
Love your new wig !
Posted by Suzi at 1:38 AM | 23/07/2010 | Report Abuse
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