Jim James

About Jim James

Singer-songwriter, guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of My Morning Jacket, a psychedelic rock band.

James Edward Olliges Jr., professionally known as Jim James or Yim Yames, is an American vocalist, guitarist, producer, and primary songwriter of the rock band My Morning Jacket. He has a solo career, as well, and has released several solo albums.

Instruments	Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, omnichord, drums, percussion, harmonica, banjo
Born	April 27, 1978
Genres	Psychedelic rock, indie rock, jam rock
Associated acts	My Morning Jacket, M. Ward, Bright Eyes, The Decemberists, Monsters of Folk, New Multitudes, The New Basement Tapes, Month of Sundays
Also known as	Jim James
Birth name	James Edward Olliges Jr.
Years active	1992—present
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter, musician, guitarist
Labels	ATO Records, MapleMusic Recordings (Canada)
Origin	Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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Trivia

He gave My Morning Jacket its signature sound on many of the group's top singles.

Jim James before fame

Month of Sundays, which he established with his high school buddies, he was the bass guitarist and vocalist.

Achievement of Jim James

On many of My Morning Jacket's biggest tracks, he created the band's trademark sound.

Salary 2020

$1,512,272

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Jim James family life

He was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky.

Associations of Jim James

He released a George Harrison cover album in 2009, with all revenues going to the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary.

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