Rick Buckler, former drummer in The Jam, has died at the age of 69, his ex-bandmates have confirmed on social media.

The Jam rose to fame in the punk and new wave era of the late 1970s and are credited with inspiring a revival in mod fashion and music.

The band were led by singer and guitarist Paul Weller, who posted on X that he was “shocked and saddened” by Buckler’s death.

Bass player Bruce Foxton said he was “devastated”.