You could be 'jamming' with the 'Modfather' himself when rock icon Paul Weller descends on The Dome this weekend.

The former frontman of legendary rockers The Jam will stop off in the borough on his UK tour which precedes his eagerly-awaited new studio album '22 Dreams', his first since 2005's 'As Is Now'.

Often hailed as the greatest singer-songwriter of his generation and affectionately referred to as 'The Modfather' due to his revival of the sixties Mod cult, fans can expect previews of his new tracks along with some of his classic rock anthems.

Over the last 15 years, Paul has established a highly acclaimed solo career with albums like Wild Wood, Stanley Road, Heliocentric and Illumination, after initially hitting the headlines as the iconic frontman of The Jam and Style Council. And more than 30 years on, Paul is still cited as an inspiration in influencing the music scene and remains at the top of his game.

Weller knew he wanted to follow a career in music from an early age. Never one for the rules and regulations and the academic side of school he preferred to spend his time reading the lyrics on records and watching Top of the Pops. But his passion for music really kicked in when his family gave him a guitar aged 12. Just two years later Weller performed his first gig at a working men's club with his friend Steve Brooks who later helped him to form The Jam.

Weller hit the big time in 1977 with the aforementioned Jam, who went on to become one of the most celebrated bands in Britain with a string of hits to their name. After a successful run of hit singles and albums, in 1982, Weller announced that The Jam would disband at the end of the year but not before going out on a high with a number one single Beat Surrender, a string of sell-out concerts and a great power pop legacy.

The following year Weller collaborated with keyboard player Mick Talbot to form The Style Council and although the band never had the same success as The Jam, they further reinforced Weller's reputation as a musical legend and raised his profile.

In 1989, Weller left The Style Council and disappeared from the limelight for a couple of years, before making a solo comeback slotting into the 'Britpop' scene. Weller enjoyed a successful solo career that reached a peak in 1995 with the album 'Stanley Road' that catapulted him back to the top of the British charts and went on to become the best-selling album of his career. His solo efforts have continued to excite critics and for die-hard fans wanting a glimpse of Weller's latest offering '22 Dreams' before its release date on June 2 the 'Modfather's' Dome date is one you can't afford to miss.

The tour will touch down in Doncaster on Sunday, with tickets priced at £30 each. Doors open at 7pm. For tickets or more information call the box office on 01302 370777. Three hundred extra tickets have just been released and some spaces may still be available.

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