Jim Corr
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| Jim Corr | ||
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 Jim in an "In Blue" promotional photograph.
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | James Steven Ignatius Corr | |
| Born | July 31, 1964 (age 42) Dundalk, Ireland |
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| Genre(s) | Rock Folk Pop |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, activist | |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar Keyboard Accordian Vocals |
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| Years active | 1990-present | |
| Associated acts |
The Corrs | |
| Website | http://www.thecorrswebsite.com/ | |
James Steven Ignatius 'Jim' Corr MBE (born July 31, 1964) is the guitarist for the Irish folk rock band The Corrs. He is also the eldest and the only male sibling in the group. Standing at 5'8", he is the tallest of the group. The Corr siblings were awarded honorary MBEs in 2005 by Queen Elizabeth II, in recognition of their musical talents and also their charitable work which raised money for Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, victims of the Omagh Bombing and other charities.
He also plays acoustic and electric guitar as well as piano, keyboard, and background vocals. He has also had an active role in the production aspects of all of their albums to present date, working with David Foster and Olle Romo on two separate albums.
Jim currently holds an Irish Private Helicopter's Pilot Licence, allowing him to fly small aircraft such as his Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter (registration G-SWAT). He is also heavily involved with charity causes, playing at concerts to raise money for non-profit organisations and appeals such as the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle (where his mother was treated), the victims of the Omagh bombing and the Prince's Trust. Jim and his sisters were also involved in the Live 8 series of concerts, performing at Edinburgh in mid-2005 alongside Bono and other acts such as Annie Lennox, Eddie Izzard and Bob Geldof. He also performed at Nelson Mandela's 46664 concert in South Africa, to help raise awareness of the growing AIDS epidemic in Africa. Musical acts influenced by Jim Corr now include the critically acclained experimental act 'Melthair and the LoveRats' who have a song which pays tribute to Jim. Melthair also have links to former Westlife star Brian McFadden.
In November 2005 he announced his engagement to former Miss Northern Ireland Gayle Williamson. On May 10, 2006 Gayle gave birth to the couple's first child, a son named Brandon. Jim and Gayle planned on getting married, but have since separated.
Jim has also posted frequently on the fan website "The Corrboard" which was later renamed "The Corrs' Club" after the site changed ownership in late 2005.
He has spoken to individual forum members on this site and will normally release official news on this site before it is released by the official site.
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| The Corrs |
| Andrea | Caroline | Jim | Sharon |
| Discography |
| Albums: Forgiven, Not Forgotten | Live | Talk on Corners | Unplugged | In Blue | Best of | Live in Dublin | Borrowed Heaven | Home | Dreams |
| Singles: Runaway | Forgiven, Not Forgotten | The Right Time | Love to Love You | Closer | Only When I Sleep | I Never Loved You Anyway | What Can I Do | Dreams | I Know My Love | Radio | Old Town | Rainy Day | Breathless | Irresistible | Give Me a Reason | All the Love in the World | Would You Be Happier | When the Stars Go Blue | Summer Sunshine | Angel | Long Night | Heart Like a Wheel/Old Town | Goodbye |
