When I got into the Beatles, I must have only been about six or seven but old enough to take notice. We used to have an old radiogram which, for readers of a certain age, was like a big cabinet thing with a record player inside it. Paul Weller agebeatlesbig share on social
I kept the first Rickenbacker I ever got, a little short-scale John Lennon-type model. And I've got a couple of 12-string models, which are really nice, and I've got a Pete Townshend model, which Pete gave me a few years ago. But that's about it. Paul Weller agocouplegive share on social
I am aware of the words 'national treasure' being attached to me occasionally. It just makes me feel old. Paul Weller attachawarefeel Change image and share on social
The only time I ever really got into rap was back in the early '90s, and bands like A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr. Musically, they were really interesting. But when hip-hop acts start sampling Sting or Phil Collins, then I just don't get it at all. Paul Weller 90sactback share on social
I really enjoy playing America. I like the audiences there. It's the home of a lot of music I grew up with. Paul Weller americaaudienceenjoy Change image and share on social
We can't stop a baby in Africa from starving to death... but we can afford enough technology and weaponry to blow the world up a million times over. Paul Weller affordafricababy Change image and share on social
Being a musician is a noble profession. Paul Weller musiciannobleprofession Change image and share on social
Pop music was supposed to be a flash in the pan, but here we are 50 years later and it means something to us, and it always will do. It's incredibly important. Paul Weller flashimportantincredibly Change image and share on social
I'm fine with being thought of as a guitar player, and if I can get any recognition or respect for doing that, that's a pretty good thing for me. Paul Weller finegoodguitar Change image and share on social
I never saw myself as a spokesman for a generation. It was all a bit heavy for me. I saw myself as a songwriter and wrote for myself, which I still do, and I also wanted to communicate with my audience. Paul Weller audiencebitecommunicate share on social