James are an English rock band from Manchester, who were formed in 1982. They had popularity throughout the 1990s, with four top 10s on the UK Singles Chart and nine top 10s on the UK Albums Chart. The band's best-known singles include "Come Home", "Sit Down", "She's a Star" and "Laid", which also became a hit on American college radio.
- 1982–2001, 2007–present
- Whalley Range, Manchester, England
- Indie pop, Madchester, alternative rock, Britpop
- Paul Gilbertson, Gavan Whelan, Larry Gott, Michael Kulas
Angelo Badalamenti. 12th December 2022 | Tim. Tonight I raise my glass to an old friend. I'm sad and brimming with happy memories – Angelo Badalamenti died yesterday evening. I spent most of 1995 working with him making the 'Booth and the Bad Angel' album over an idyllic year in New York.
Year Details Peak chart positions Certifications (sales thresholds)UK AUS CAN SWE US; 1986 Stutter. Released: 21 July 1986; Label: Blanco y Negro/Sire 68 — — — — 1988 Strip-mine
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James formed in Manchester in 1982, when Paul Gilbertson (guitar), Jim Glennie (bass), and Gavan Whelan (drums) met Tim Booth (vocals) at Manchester University and asked him to join their fledgling band.
Mar 15, 2023 · James emerged from their native Manchester in the mid-'80s playing a brand of urgent, ringing guitar pop distinguished by Tim Booth's keening, insistent vocals. Booth's dramatic stylings and James' dedication to textured guitars earned the group the designation of "th… read more
James Albums and Discography | AllMusic Discography James Follow Artist + Long-running Manchester alternative pop band with reflective, intellectual lyrics and winning melodies. Read Full Biography Overview Biography Discography Songs Credits Related Share on facebook twitter tumblr Album Discography full condensed blue highlight denotes album pick