26-05-2014, 07:08
its probably mostly his own making that he isnt well known in the US mate...
he publically denounced the US throughout his early career with his socialist views
he refused to undertake "real" tours there also for the most part due to his fear of flying
he wouldnt make MTV friendly videos preferring to make "anti-video" videos back in the day,therefore he wouldnt get airplay on MTV.
plus,Weller's music has always had a uniquely British sound and lyrically themed so the yankees just dont "get it" for the most part.
so i guess he really dug his on grave Stateside early-on.
US late night guy Kimmel is a huge fan though and gets him on his show whenever he tours there
he publically denounced the US throughout his early career with his socialist views
he refused to undertake "real" tours there also for the most part due to his fear of flying
he wouldnt make MTV friendly videos preferring to make "anti-video" videos back in the day,therefore he wouldnt get airplay on MTV.
plus,Weller's music has always had a uniquely British sound and lyrically themed so the yankees just dont "get it" for the most part.
so i guess he really dug his on grave Stateside early-on.
US late night guy Kimmel is a huge fan though and gets him on his show whenever he tours there
"BTO....Bachman,Turner,Overweight
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.