Fancy a bit of Jam and beer? Sounds like an odd mix but you won’t regret it if you get down to The Crown in Rochester High Street on Friday, August 18.

Rick Buckler, former drummer with The Jam, will be holding court at the pub telling the unique tale of how The Jam did things their own way.

Dubbed a “Pint with a Unique Character” the evening is held in collaboration with Wells & Youngs brewery’s Bombardier beer, and will include a Q&A session with legendary drummer and Jam founding member.

Martin Thorburn, barman at the pub, said there was lots of excitement among music fans at the pub.

“I’m a fan myself,” he added. “I’ve always liked their music since I was at school.

“It’s not very often you get a multi number one selling band member coming down and talking on a one to one basis.

“You never know - maybe it will prompt them to get Paul Weller down to the Castle Concerts.”

And he added: “I think there’s going to be quite a few free pints about. You get a pint with the entrance fee and we’re going to put on free food.”

The evening will start with an interview with Buckler at 6.30pm, before a book signing session from 7pm to 7.30pm, after which members of the audience will be invited to ask their own questions.

One of the most influential bands of the late Seventies, the Jam stamped their own style on punk rock, infusing the genre with 1960s rock and R&B influences as they led the mod revival movement and climbed to the top of the charts - all while dressed impeccably in smart tailored suits.

This year the band celebrate the 40th anniversary of their first two albums, In the City and This is the Modern World, both released in 1977 to critical acclaim.

Entry £5, includes free pint of Bombardier and food.