Paul James (Canadian musician)

Paul James

James performing in August 2010
Background information
Born January 18, 1951 (1951-01-18) (age 61)
Genres Rockabilly, blues
Instruments Guitar, vocals

Paul James (born January 18, 1951, Toronto (Ontario), Canada)[1] is a blues guitarist and vocalist, heading the Paul James Band.[2]

He originally was part of the band Lick'n Stick, but went on to found his own band.[3] He has won a Juno Award in the Best Roots and Traditional Music category.[4]

In the past James has played with Bob Dylan and blues singers like Bo Diddly, Lightning Hopkins, Sunnyland Slim, Downchild Blues Band and rockers Willie DeVille and Robert Gordon.

References

  1. ^ Answers.com
  2. ^ Official Paul James Fansite
  3. ^ "James Band, Paul". The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia. http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/J/James_Paul.html. Retrieved 2010-08-15. 
  4. ^ "Junction Arts Festival 2009". www.junctionartsfest.com. http://www.junctionartsfest.com/new2009test/sites/livestages/#main10. Retrieved 2010-08-15.