THE JAM Thick as Thieves: Personal Situations with The Jam (2012 UK 240-page softback book by Ian Snowball & Stuart Deabill, with forword by Paul Weller. The Jam were one of the most successful bands in the UK with album sales of over 11 million units. The music of The Jam has influenced a whole generation of kids it formed a soundtrack of their lives. This explores just how influential The Jam were through interviews with the band, journalists, creatives, unusual celebrities and most importantly, the fans. The book reflects the aspirations and celebrations of growing up in the 1970's and includes rare photographs and sharp insights into the band)