Kurt James

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Kurt James is a cult guitar hero who came into prominence by joining the band Steeler. It was through playing in Steeler that he developed a friendship with Yngwie J. Malmsteen. Prior to joining Steeler he developed his technique and experience by playing with a late legendary guitarist Steve Medrano from the band West Winds. He has also played with multitude of local Los Angeles bands such as Stryper, Black Sheep, Black Bart, etc. He has also appeared in the album Dr. Mastermind with Deen Castronovo on drums and Matt McCourt on bass and vocals.

James is also a bass player. His bass playing was featured on the album Dangerous Madness by Wayne Kramer from MC5 and Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers. He performed a Jaco Tribute with the band Mr. Gone to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of the late great bassist Jaco Pastorius. He recorded in Mallorca an album named Contra.2com with Rafael Aguilo on drums and Toni Terrades on keyboards.

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