| James Black | |
| Birth Date: | 31 August 1975 |
| Birth Place: | Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
| Years Active: | 1990–present |
| Label: | Written In Black Inc. |
James Black (born August 31, 1975) is a Canadian guitarist, singer, songwriter and musician based in Toronto, Ontario. Black is best known for his role as the lead guitarist in the band Finger Eleven since 1990,[1] [2] and co-founder, guitarist, and singer of Blackie Jackett Jr.
Black is also known for occasionally stepping in for Evanescence’s guitarist Troy McLawhorn.[3] Additionally, he appears on "Gone" by Justin Nozuka, RZA, Kobra Khan, and himself, released on November 14, 2011.[4]
James Black is the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and a founding member of rock band Finger Eleven – formerly known as Rainbow Butt Monkeys. As a band, they have released 6 studio albums, 1 live album, 2 EPs and 22 singles. An update on January 29, 2015 indicated that preparations were in the final stages of production and promised new details and artwork in the near future.[5]
The band released their seventh album "Five Crooked Lines" July 31, 2015, and released the lead single "Wolves and Doors" to Canadian radio. They've recently set upon the Fall of the Hammer Tour in support of the release.[6]
Blackie Jackett Jr is the side project of James Black with Finger Eleven bandmate Rick Jackett. They are joined by Jimmy Reid, Sandra Dee, Scott Brewer, Tino Zolfo and Neil Angus Macintosh. The alternative country band has released 1 full album and 2 singles since 2011.[7]
Working under his own name, James Black's solo career is his most recent brainchild. To date, he has released one album entitled Moon Boot Cocoon.
Black's first solo album debuted May 27, 2014. The experimental rock album was produced by Tino Zolfo. On Moon Boot Cocoon, Black plays all of the instruments except for the drums.[8] It was primarily released digitally, however, through a Pledge Music campaign he released a number of Vinyl and CD to individual contributors.[9]
On March 14, 2015, 102.1 The Edge premiered the official video Color Blind on their website.[10]
| Year | Group | Award | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Finger Eleven | Juno | Nomination: Breakout Group of the Year | |
| 2001 | Finger Eleven | Juno | Nomination: Rock Album of the Year (The Greyest of Blue Skies) | |
| 2004 | Finger Eleven | Juno | Nomination: Group of the Year | |
| 2005 | Finger Eleven | Juno | Nomination: Single of the Year (One Thing) | |
| 2008 | Finger Eleven | Juno | Nomination: Group of the Year | |
| 2008 | Finger Eleven | Juno | Nomination: Single of the Year (Paralyzer) | |
| 2008 | Finger Eleven | Juno | Won: Rock Album of the Year (Them vs. You vs. Me) | |
| 2009 | Blackie Jackett Jr | Hamilton Music Award | Won: Country Record of the Year (Whisky and Tears) | |
| 2009 | Blackie Jackett Jr | Hamilton Music Award | Nomination: New Artist/Group of the Year | |
| 2011 | Finger Eleven | Juno | Nomination: Rock Album of the Year (Life Turns Electric) |