Jason Williamson
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| Williamson performing with Sleaford Mods at the Crystal Palace Bowl, 2021 Williamson performing with Sleaford Mods at the Crystal Palace Bowl, 2021 | |
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| Born | 10 November 1970 Grantham, Lincolnshire, England |
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| Member of | Sleaford Mods |
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Jason Williamson (born 10 November 1970) is an English vocalist, lyricist, author, and actor. He is the vocalist and lyricist for the post-punk duo Sleaford Mods, known for its stripped-back production and Williamson’s blunt, spoken delivery.[1]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Williamson was born on 10 November 1970 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England.[2] As a teenager he held a series of low-paid jobs, including work in a chicken-processing plant for a year. He has described that job as difficult but important to his understanding of working-class life.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]Early musical work
[edit | edit source]Before forming Sleaford Mods, Williamson spent many years in Nottingham playing in different bands.[1] After moving there in 1995, he briefly worked with bands such as Spiritualized and Bent.[4]
Sleaford Mods
[edit | edit source]In 2007, Sleaford Mods released their self-titled debut album.[5] The duo rose to wider attention with the albums Austerity Dogs (2013) and Divide and Exit (2014). Their later releases on Rough Trade, including English Tapas (2017), helped to establish the band internationally.[citation needed] Their most recent album UK Grim (2023) reached no. 3 on the UK Albums Chart.[6]
Acting and writing
[edit | edit source]Williamson made his film debut in uk18 (2017). He later appeared in Peaky Blinders (2022).[citation needed] In 2025 he starred in the feature film Game, directed by John Minton and produced by Geoff Barrow.[7]
He has published two collections of lyrics: Grammar Wanker (2014)[8] and Jason Williamson's House Party (2019).[9]
Political views
[edit | edit source]Williamson has been openly critical of UK austerity policies and political leadership, both in interviews and in his lyrics.[6] He supported elements of Jeremy Corbyn's Labour platform but later expressed frustration with party politics and the direction of "centrist" Labour under Keir Starmer.[10]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Williamson has spoken openly about his recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.[11]
Discography
[edit | edit source]With Sleaford Mods
[edit | edit source]- Sleaford Mods (2007)
- The Mekon (2007)
- The Originator (2009)
- S.P.E.C.T.R.E. (2011)
- Wank (2012)
- Austerity Dogs (2013)
- Divide and Exit (2014)
- Key Markets (2015)
- English Tapas (2017)[12]
- Eton Alive (2019)
- Spare Ribs (2021)[10]
- UK Grim (2023)[10]
- The Demise of Planet X (2026)
As featured artist
[edit | edit source]Filmography
[edit | edit source]- uk18 (2017)
- Peaky Blinders (2022)
- Game (2025)[7]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Jason Williamson discography at Discogs
- Jason Williamson at IMDb
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