Jim James

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Jim James
Jim James performing with M. Ward at The Bonnaroo Music Festival on June 11th, 2005
Jim James performing with M. Ward at The Bonnaroo Music Festival on June 11th, 2005
Background information
Birth name James Olliges
Also known as Jim James
Origin Louisville, Kentucky
Genre(s) Indie Rock
Instrument(s) Guitar
Associated acts My Morning Jacket, M. Ward, Bright Eyes

Jim James (born James Olliges) is American vocalist for the Kentucky-based rock band, My Morning Jacket. 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[1] Z, which he co-produced with John Leckie. 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" which was also featured on the soundtrack of the movie. Rolling Stone listed James among their "20 New Guitar Gods" along with fellow My Morning Jacket guitarist Carl Broemel.

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  1. ^ Z on Metacritic.
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Heartbreakin Man · My Morning Jacket Does Bad Jazz · My Morning Jacket Does Xmas Fiasco Style · My Morning Jacket Does Gold Hole · Split EP · Chocolate and Ice · Sweatbees · Run Thru · Acoustic Citsuoca · Off the Record (EP)

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