Jimmy James (musician) explained

Jimmy James
Birth Name:James A Fyke
Birth Date:June 27, 1959
Origin:Colonia, New Jersey, U.S.
Instrument:Vocals, guitar, drums, bass, keyboards
Genre:Rock, power pop
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:1981–present
Associated Acts:Tommy Tutone, Animotion, Mike Tramp, Bad Company
Website:jimmyjames.us

Jimmy James is the stage name of James A. Fyke (born June 27, 1959), an American musician. He is a multi instrumentalist and a singer-songwriter.

Early life, family and education

James is from Colonia, New Jersey. He received a bachelor of Music degree from University of Tampa in 1981. In college, he was president of honorary music fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi.

Career

James originally played the bass in the rock band Tommy Tutone, later switching to guitar and drums and performing the role of band leader.[1]

He has played bass with Animotion, keyboards with Mike Tramp (White Lion), and guitar with Bad Company featuring Brian Howe. James has written rock music shows for theme parks such as Busch Gardens, Opryland, Fiesta Texas and for Disney. He has performed with acts that include Fabian, The Coasters, The Marvellettes, and Lou Christie. He has performed solo acoustic guitar throughout Europe, supporting acts such as Kip Winger and Eric Martin (Mr. Big).[2] [3] Additionally, James has had a solo singer-songwriter career.

Product endorsements

James has product endorsements with Orange Amplifiers,[4] Marshall Amplifiers, Ampeg Amplifiers,[5] Gibson Guitars, Kubicki basses, Hammond organs, Rick Turner guitars and Clayton guitar picks.

Personal life

Jimmy James resides in Tampa, Florida.

Solo albums

Collaborations

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About. tutone.com. Tommy Tutone. March 9, 2022.
  2. Web site: Jimmy James Press Items. reverbnation.com.
  3. Web site: Carsten Linde. FRDB.dk.
  4. Web site: Jimmy James of Tommy Tutone . OrangeAmps.com .
  5. Web site: Jimmy James . ampeg.com. Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. . March 9, 2022.