Jimmy James

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jimmy James
Occupation	Soul Singer
Date Of Birth	Sep 13, 1940(1940-09-13)
Age	84
Country	Jamaica
Horoscope	Virgo

Jimmy James Biography

Jimmy James is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on September 13, 1940 in Jamaica. Soul singer in The Vagabonds who performed “Come To Me Softly” and “Now Is The Time.”

The drummer of his band wrote the tune “Whatever You Need” for His drummer wrote the song “Whatever You Need” for Tina Turner..

The Vagabonds were originally formed in 1960. James teamed up with them under Canadian band manager Roger Smith and in April 1964, they relocated to the UK. “Ska-Time” (Decca Records) was recorded as Jamaica’s Own Vagabonds within two weeks of their arrival, and is one of the first examples of Jamaican ska music to be recorded in the UK. After meeting manager Peter Meaden in 1965, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds supported The Who and Rod Stewart who was with his group The Steampacket at the Marquee Club in London. The band played the Shanklin Pier ballroom on the Isle of Wight in June 1965 and returned for two further sold-out concerts that summer. He and the Vagabonds shared several bills with Jimi Hendrix’s band, The Experience, during the late 1960s when they were both trying to establish themselves. “We used to hang out a lot at clubs like the Bag O’ Nails, the Cromwellian and Whiskey A Go Go. A great guy, very quiet and unassuming,” James recalled. The Vagabonds and the Experience also played the Ricky Tick and Upper Cut clubs in London in December 1966 and January 1967 respectively, and at the Beachcomber Ballroom in Nottingham.

They signed a recording contract with Pye Records and released their best known studio album, The New Religion in 1966. The band also played as support for The Who, and Sonny & Cher, Rod Stewart (who was also on Pye Records at the time), and The Rolling Stones. The band often used the Abbey Road Studios, once being there at the same time as The Beatles were recording. Their live performance was captured in the album, London Swings – Live at the Marquee Club, also featuring The Alan Bown Set. Jimmy James and the Vagabonds were labelmates and rivals of Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band.

He is a resident of Jamaica where the music he produces continues.

Jimmy James Net Worth

Jimmy James is one of the richest Soul Singer from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmy James 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

It was his first solo show prior to when joining forces in the band The Vagabonds.

He has performed for bands and musicians like The Who and He has opened for musicians and bands such as The Who and Rod Stewart..

Michael James (born 13 September 1940), known professionally as Jimmy James, is a Jamaican soul music singer, known for songs like “Come To Me Softly”, “Now Is the Time” and “I’ll Go Where the Music Takes Me”. Based in Britain, he has performed as the lead singer of Jimmy James and the Vagabonds since the mid 1960s.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jimmy James Dating?

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James regularly performs around the UK with former Foundations frontman, Clem Curtis. The pair, along with Flirtations vocalist Earnestine Pearce have toured with ‘The Soul Explosion’. In April 2007, James performed at the ‘Classic Gold Weekender’ along with Marmalade, Love Affair and Showaddywaddy. In 2013, they toured with James’ early hero, Ben E. King.

Facts & Trivia

Jimmy Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Jimmy James celebrates birthday on September 13 of every year.

In February 2014, the song “Whatever You Need”, written by drummer Russ Courtenay and Harriet Roberts featured on Tina Turner’s album, Love Songs.

Top Facts about Jimmy James

1. Michael “Jimmy” James was born on 13 September 1940 in Kingston, Jamaica.
2. He is a British-Jamaican soul singer known for songs such as “Come to Me Softly”, “Now is the Time”, and “I’ll Go Where Your Music Takes Me”.
3. He formed his band, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds, in the mid-1960s.
4. The Vagabonds relocated to the UK in April 1964 and recorded Ska-Time (Decca Records) as Jamaica’s Own Vagabonds.
5. The band played several shows with Jimi Hendrix’s band, the Experience, during the late 1960s.
6. They signed a recording contract with Pye Records and released their best known studio album, The New Religion, in 1966.
7. They also supported artists such as The Who, Sonny & Cher, Rod Stewart, and The Rolling Stones.
8. In 1973, James enlisted Alan Wood to form a band with an all-white line-up.
9. James and Wood recorded hits such as “I’ll Go Where Your Music Takes Me” and “Now Is the Time”.
10. Phil Chen performed bass on Rod Stewart songs including “Hot Legs” and “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?”.
11. In 1999, former Vagabonds drummer Russ Courtenay co-wrote the track “Whatever You Need” which was later featured on Tina Turner’s albums.
12. In 2007, James contributed to the track “The Other Side of the Street” for Ian Levine’s Northern Soul 2007 album.
13. In 2013, James toured with his early hero, Ben E. King.
14. In the latter half of 2021, James has concert appearances booked.
15. Former members of the Vagabonds include Alan Wood, Alan Kirk, Andrew Platts, Mick Jackson, and Phil Chen.

Where is Jimmy James today?

After living in New York City for 15 years (’93-2009), JAMES has moved to Hollywood, CA in 2010 to pursue other projects. He still travels to do gigs either for the Voices show, or his own original rhythmic music or both.

Are Jimmy and James the same name?

Jimmy is a male given name. It is a diminutive form of the given name James , along with its short form, Jim.

Who is Jimmy James?

Michael “Jimmy” James (born 13 September 1940) is a Jamaican ska and soul music singer , known for songs like “Come To Me Softly”, “Now Is the Time” and “I’ll Go Where the Music Takes Me”. Based in Britain, he has performed as the lead singer of Jimmy James and the Vagabonds since the mid 1960s.

How old is Jimmy James from the vagabonds?

82 years (September 13, 1940)

What year Jimmy James and the Vagabonds now is the time?

1976