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Jason Williamson
Williamson performing with Sleaford Mods at the Crystal Palace Bowl, 2021
Williamson performing with Sleaford Mods at the Crystal Palace Bowl, 2021
Background information
Born (1970-11-10) 10 November 1970 (age 55)
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Vocalist
  • lyricist
  • author
  • actor
Member ofSleaford Mods

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

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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

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Early musical work

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Williamson has spoken openly about his recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.[11]

Discography

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With Sleaford Mods

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Main article: Sleaford Mods § Discography
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Filmography

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  • uk18 (2017)
  • Peaky Blinders (2022)
  • Game (2025)[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Frere-Jones, Sasha (21 November 2014). "Mod Squad". The New Yorker. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  2. ^ "Jason Williamson". Rough Trade. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  3. ^ Stubbs, Stuart (28 September 2016). "Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson recalls his time as a 16-year-old". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  4. ^ Morris, Kadish (16 January 2021). "On my radar: Jason Williamson's cultural highlights". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  5. ^ Mongredien, Phil (17 May 2020). "Sleaford Mods: All That Glue review – scattergun fury". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  6. ^ a b Barradale, Greg (27 July 2023). "From warehouses to Wembley: A day with Sleaford Mods, voice of a troubled nation". The Big Issue. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  7. ^ a b Hoad, Phil (17 November 2025). "Game review – Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson in sceptical take on 90s rave culture". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  8. ^ Harris, John (18 March 2015). "Grammar Wanker: Sleaford Mods 2007–2014 – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  9. ^ "Jason Williamson's House Party". Bracketpress. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  10. ^ a b c Sawyer, Miranda (5 March 2023). "Sleaford Mods: 'The UK is like a crazy golf course – all we've got left are landmarks'". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  11. ^ Snapes, Laura (24 June 2022). "'When I gave up drink it was a hallelujah moment': Sleaford Mods interviewed at Glastonbury". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  12. ^ McNulty, Bernadette (5 March 2017). "Sleaford Mods' guide to modern Britain: 'There is lots of pain'". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  13. ^ Slingerland, Calum (22 November 2021). "The Bug and Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson Team Up for Two New Songs". Exclaim!. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
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