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Paul Weller gets Brit Lifetime Achievement Award
Nice to see they've picked someone deserving for a change.
Can't help but feel disappointed that he'd agree to it though. Another anti-establishment figure from my youth caves into his own ego.
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Originally Posted by Plant
Another anti-establishment figure from my youth caves into his own ego.
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Nice to see they've picked someone deserving for a change.
Can't help but feel disappointed that he'd agree to it though. Another anti-establishment figure from my youth caves into his own ego. ![]() |
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Not necessarily. Knowing Weller, there's every chance he won't turn up.
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They don't give it to you unless you promise to turn up. I'd guess you have to sign a contract.
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Nonsense. They may assume the recipient is going to turn up, but that's only because it's considered such a prestigious award. Like I said, it'd be just like Weller to blow out the ceremony and send his road manager or one of his kids up to receive the gong instead.
Why do you think people like Duran Duran have received one? Because they were the only one's who agreed to turn up that year. They have never given it to someone who hasn't been there ready to play a set of their greatest hits. |
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Well, Mr Weller has been my hero for more years than I would like to admit
and I'm so chuffed for him.I think the lyrics on his new album are great (especially Savages - can't see that can be seen as selling out )Also saw him live last week and the attitude still seems to be firmly in place! |
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Good on Paul Weller. A great choice. I don't see the smallest reason why he shouldn't accept the award. I expect him to turn up in person and make some intelligent and pointed remarks. If he skulks off instead, which I really don't think he will, then I'll think less of him.
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Maybe I am being old fashioned them.
I just used to like it when popstars were a bit more belligerent. These days they seem happy to just be light entertainers. And the Brits epitomise that for me. |
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I remember Paul McCartney turned it down one year, and they gave it to the Spice Girls.
To be honest, if it's the likes of McCartney that turn these things down, then I'd happily accept it. Quite what the obsession is with "the establishment" I don't know. Isn't that just some made up thing so that people can pretend they're rebels? |
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Originally Posted by Ruby_
Good on Paul Weller. A great choice. I don't see the smallest reason why he shouldn't accept the award. I expect him to turn up in person and make some intelligent and pointed remarks. If he skulks off instead, which I really don't think he will, then I'll think less of him.
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Originally Posted by Plant
Maybe I am being old fashioned them.
I just used to like it when popstars were a bit more belligerent. These days they seem happy to just be light entertainers. And the Brits epitomise that for me.
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Maybe I am being old fashioned them.
I just used to like it when popstars were a bit more belligerent. These days they seem happy to just be light entertainers. And the Brits epitomise that for me. I'm not saying I don't want him to be belligerent! I want him to use the platform to put a rocket up the backside of the music industry, because it certainly needs one. I just don't see anything gained by him staying away and saying nothing. |
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I'd rather him just shut up and play myself.
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i remember making a thread abotu who you wanted to win the brit lifetime achievment award and i said Weller. i'm glad he has been chosen. Weller is a legend and has made great music.
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Did you see Damon Albarn the other night at the UK Music Hall of Fame thing? When he asked what the f*** Tony Blair was doing there - I thought he spoke for England. Well for me anyway
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Paul Weller is a deserving recepient (or however you spell it) considering who else has received it over the years.
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Yes - he's deserving of it. His older stuff is much better, IMO - Wild Wood, Stanley Road, etc.
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Yes - he's deserving of it. His older stuff is much better, IMO - Wild Wood, Stanley Road, etc.
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Y'see, problem is, to me that's his newer stuff!!
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Originally Posted by Plant
They don't give it to you unless you promise to turn up. I'd guess you have to sign a contract.
Although i'm not a fan of Paul Weller at all i do see the influence on other acts he's had over the years, so i guess he does deserve some sort of award. |
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and I'm so chuffed for him.