Rick Buckler (born 6 December 1955—), was the drummer and an original member of The Jam, a British rock-band that enjoyed considerable success in the United Kingdom between 1977 and 1982. Though spearheaded by songwriter Paul Weller, the ryhtmn section of Buckler on drums and Bruce Foxton on bass were an integral part of the Jam's sound and success.The Jam split in 1982 at the behest of leader Paul Weller. Weller has not spoken to Buckler socially for more than 20 years. Q Magazine reported in March 2006 that Buckler was dismissive of Weller's jazz leanings in the Style Council when Weller played his ex band mate tapes of his new songs. December 6 is the 340th day (341st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1955 (MCMLV in Roman) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Jam were a British punk rock/new wave band active in the late 1970s and early ’80s. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ...

In 1983, Buckler joined 'Time uk', featuring himself, Jimmy Edwards and Ray Simone, both formally of 'MasterSwitch', as well as Danny Kustow from the Tom Robinson Band and Nick South of both the Yoko Ono Band and Steve Marriot's All Stars.Time UK Sold nearly 60,000 copies of their first single, 'The Cabaret', enough these days to take it to number one, but not quite enough in 1983. Tom Robinson began gigging in London in 1976 with a constantly shuffling lineup of musician friends backing him and by the end of the year, he had decided to put together a permanent band. ...

Buckler started a furniture restoration business after Time UK's demise.

In November 2005 he announced that he would be playing drums in The Gift[1].

Featuring ex Maximum High musicians Russell Hastings (vocals/guitar) and bassist Dave Moore, Buckler and his band have been playing Jam songs, (some of which have not been played live for over a quarter of a century) which has both enabled the group to establish themselves within the live circuit and also allowed them to hone their talents. Dave Moore (1924–January 23, 1998) was a popular Minnesota television personality who was one of the most well-recognized figures in the area from the 1950s through the time of his death. ...

The band played some sell out shows in London at the end of 2005 and in February 2006 embarked on a UK tour. The Houses of Parliament and the clock tower containing Big Ben Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the capital of the United Kingdom and England. ...

Ludwig Drums, Merc clothing, Lonsdale and All Mod Icon Magazine have all added their names as official sponsors of ‘The Gift’.