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'''James Olliges, Jr.''', professionally known as '''Jim James''', is the [[singer]] of [[Louisville, Kentucky]]-based [[rock band]], [[My Morning Jacket]]. James grew up in the [[Hikes Point, Louisville|Hikes Point]] neighborhood of Louisville and graduated from [[Saint Xavier High School]] in 1995.<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/21472094/cosmic_travelers/2 Cosmic Travelers: My Morning Jacket on ruling Bonnaroo and going R&B with their killer hit disc "Evil Urges", ''Rolling Stone'']</ref> As the singer, [[frontman]], [[Record production|producer]], and lead songwriter for My Morning Jacket, James has been instrumental in defining the sound of the band, in particular on their critically acclaimed ''[[Z (album)|Z]]'', which he co-produced with [[John Leckie]].<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web | url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/mymorningjacket/z?q=Z%20My%20Morning | title=Z on Metacritic}}</ref> Music critic [[Robert Christgau]], in his negative review (C) of My Morning Jacket's debut album ''[[It Still Moves]]'', likened James to [[Neil Young]]. James cites ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' as one of his biggest musical influences. James was given an "Esky" for best songwriter in [[Esquire (magazine)|''Esquire'']]'s 2006 Esky Music Awards in the April issue. James typically plays [[rhythm guitar]], [[acoustic guitar]], and occasional [[lead guitar]] on My Morning Jacket songs. James recently played the role of the band Leader in the Bob Dylan biopic ''[[I'm Not There]]'' singing the song "[[Going to Acapulco]]", with [[Calexico]] as his backing band, which was featured on the soundtrack of the film. ''[[Rolling Stone (magazine)|''Rolling Stone'']]'' listed James among their "20 New Guitar Gods" along with fellow My Morning Jacket guitarist [[Carl Broemel]]. He contributed vocals on [[The Decemberists]] 2009 album ''[[The Hazards of Love]]''. |
'''James Olliges, Jr.''', professionally known as '''Jim James''' or '''Yim Yames''', is the [[singer]] of [[Louisville, Kentucky]]-based [[rock band]], [[My Morning Jacket]]. James grew up in the [[Hikes Point, Louisville|Hikes Point]] neighborhood of Louisville and graduated from [[Saint Xavier High School]] in 1995.<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/21472094/cosmic_travelers/2 Cosmic Travelers: My Morning Jacket on ruling Bonnaroo and going R&B with their killer hit disc "Evil Urges", ''Rolling Stone'']</ref> As the singer, [[frontman]], [[Record production|producer]], and lead songwriter for My Morning Jacket, James has been instrumental in defining the sound of the band, in particular on their critically acclaimed ''[[Z (album)|Z]]'', which he co-produced with [[John Leckie]].<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web | url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/mymorningjacket/z?q=Z%20My%20Morning | title=Z on Metacritic}}</ref> Music critic [[Robert Christgau]], in his negative review (C) of My Morning Jacket's debut album ''[[It Still Moves]]'', likened James to [[Neil Young]]. James cites ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' as one of his biggest musical influences. James was given an "Esky" for best songwriter in [[Esquire (magazine)|''Esquire'']]'s 2006 Esky Music Awards in the April issue. James typically plays [[rhythm guitar]], [[acoustic guitar]], and occasional [[lead guitar]] on My Morning Jacket songs. James recently played the role of the band Leader in the Bob Dylan biopic ''[[I'm Not There]]'' singing the song "[[Going to Acapulco]]", with [[Calexico]] as his backing band, which was featured on the soundtrack of the film. ''[[Rolling Stone (magazine)|''Rolling Stone'']]'' listed James among their "20 New Guitar Gods" along with fellow My Morning Jacket guitarist [[Carl Broemel]]. He contributed vocals on [[The Decemberists]] 2009 album ''[[The Hazards of Love]]''. |
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On July 7, 2009, James released an EP covering George Harrison songs, entitled ''[[Tribute To]]''. A portion of the proceeds from the album will go to benefit the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. The EP is available on yimyames.com as both a digital download and a physical CD/LP. <ref>[http://www.nme.com/news/my-morning-jacket/45589 My Morning Jacket man to release George Harrison covers EP, ''NME'']</ref> |
On July 7, 2009, James released an EP covering George Harrison songs, entitled ''[[Tribute To]]''. A portion of the proceeds from the album will go to benefit the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. The EP is available on yimyames.com as both a digital download and a physical CD/LP. <ref>[http://www.nme.com/news/my-morning-jacket/45589 My Morning Jacket man to release George Harrison covers EP, ''NME'']</ref> |
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James Olliges, Jr., professionally known as Jim James or Yim Yames, is the singer of Louisville, Kentucky-based rock band, My Morning Jacket. James grew up in the Hikes Point neighborhood of Louisville and graduated from Saint Xavier High School in 1995.[1] As the singer, frontman, producer, and lead songwriter for My Morning Jacket, James has been instrumental in defining the sound of the band, in particular on their critically acclaimed Z, which he co-produced with John Leckie.[2] Music critic Robert Christgau, in his negative review (C) of My Morning Jacket's debut album It Still Moves, likened James to Neil Young. James cites The Muppet Show as one of his biggest musical influences. James was given an "Esky" for best songwriter in Esquire's 2006 Esky Music Awards in the April issue. James typically plays rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, and occasional lead guitar on My Morning Jacket songs. James recently played the role of the band Leader in the Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There singing the song "Going to Acapulco", with Calexico as his backing band, which was featured on the soundtrack of the film. Rolling Stone listed James among their "20 New Guitar Gods" along with fellow My Morning Jacket guitarist Carl Broemel. He contributed vocals on The Decemberists 2009 album The Hazards of Love.
On July 7, 2009, James released an EP covering George Harrison songs, entitled Tribute To. A portion of the proceeds from the album will go to benefit the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. The EP is available on yimyames.com as both a digital download and a physical CD/LP. [3]
Equipment
Guitars
- Gibson Custom ES-335(Dot Figured-top Electric Guitar with Gloss Finish Honey Burst) [4]
- Gibson Flying V (brownish colored and chrome pickguard)
- Fender Stratocaster(sunburst, black pickguard, maple neck)
- Autoharp
- Gold Tone Banjo
- Ovation 12-string Electric
- Gibson J-200 Acoustic/Electric
- Takamine acoustic
Amplifiers and cabinets
- Mesa Boogie Tremoverb
- Carr Rambler
- Mesa Boogie 2x12" cabinets
Pickups, effects and other equipment
- SIB Mr. Echo Pedal
- Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb Pedal
- Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Pedal
- Boss OC-3 Super Octave Pedal
- Boss TU-2 Chromatic Stompbox Tuner
- Hot Hand Phaser/Flanger
- Zvex Wooly Mammoth Fuzz pedal
- Zvex Vexter Box of Rock pedal
- Jim Dunlop Green Tortex Picks
References
External links
- Official site
- My Space
- Interview with Jim James, September 2005
- Interview with Jim James in The Marquee, October 2005
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