He formed the first incarnation of The Jam in the same year , playing bass guitar with his best friends Steve Brookes ( lead guitar ) and Dave Waller ( rhythm guitar ) .
Weller 's musical vocation was confirmed after seeing Status Quo in concert in 1972 .
Weller formed the first incarnation of The Jam in the same year , playing bass guitar with Weller 's best friends Steve Brookes ( lead guitar ) and Dave Waller ( rhythm guitar ) .
Weller 's musical vocation was confirmed after seeing Status Quo in concert in 1972 .