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James Walbourne (born 2 February 1980) is a British singer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the current lead guitarist in The Pretenders as well as one-half of The Rails.
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With 13 years as the lead guitarist in The Pretenders under his belt, James Walbourne has also played with Jerry Lee Lewis and The Pogues and has folk-rock royalty for in-laws. We head to his local pub to find out more, and get up close with the highlights of his well-travelled guitar collection.
Jan 18, 2024 · Guitarist. “We tried to sell it and the guy in the shop said it was the worst guitar he’d ever seen in his life”: The Pretenders’ James Walbourne on a shocking first guitar, gear regrets and the big sounds of single coils. By David Mead. ( Guitarist ) published 18 January 2024.
Nov 23, 2023 · Through it all, frontwoman and guitarist Chrissie Hynde has remained the sole constant force behind the group. But since 2008, she’s had an equally persistent partner in guitarist James Walbourne, who has served as Hynde’s musical foil.
James Walbourne is a singer/guitarist/multi instrumentalist from Muswell Hill, North London. He is the lead guitar player in The Pretenders as well as one half of The Rails and Mother Little Helper Other notable acts he has played with include The Pogues, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Davies, Edwyn Collins and Pernice Brothers. READ MORE.
About James Walbourne. When James Walbourne was young he wanted to play in clubs around America and to fulfill his dream he left school to go on a tour in the US. James Walbourne became a member of The Kinks’ front-man Ray Davies’s solo band and of The Pogues.
Jan 5, 2023 · James Walbourne will be familiar to GW readers from his work with the Pretenders, where his rootsy style perfectly complements the unmistakable vocals of Chrissie Hynde. Walbourne’s current project sees him embracing the wild excesses of rockabilly and punk, unleashing a couple of EPs under the name of His Lordship.
