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The Vagabonds disbanded in 1970, but James, who owned the name, reformed the band with a new, all white line-up in 1974.<ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/jimmy-james Answers.com] Jimmy James biography</ref> They had [[hit single|hits]] in the [[UK Singles Chart]] with " I'll Go Where Your Music Takes Me" and "Now Is The Time".
The Vagabonds disbanded in 1970, but James, who owned the name, reformed the band with a new, all white line-up in 1974.<ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/jimmy-james Answers.com] Jimmy James biography</ref> They had [[hit single|hits]] in the [[UK Singles Chart]] with " I'll Go Where Your Music Takes Me" and "Now Is The Time".


Alan Wood runs his own management agency and represents Paul Carrack.
Alan Wood runs his own management agency and represents Paul Carrack.


In 1999, drummer Russ Courtenay co-wrote the track ''[[Whatever You Need]]'' which appeared on [[Tina Turner]]'s album ''[[Twenty Four Seven (album)|24/7]]'' and later on her ''[[All the Best (Tina Turner album)|All the Best]]'' and ''[[Tina!: Her Greatest Hits|The Platinum Collection]]'' compilations. He is currently working on a project entitled ''Rainbow Beach''.
In 1999, drummer Russ Courtenay co-wrote the track ''[[Whatever You Need]]'' which appeared on [[Tina Turner]]'s album ''[[Twenty Four Seven (album)|24/7]]'' and later on her ''[[All the Best (Tina Turner album)|All the Best]]'' and ''[[Tina!: Her Greatest Hits|The Platinum Collection]]'' compilations. He is currently working on a project entitled ''Rainbow Beach''.

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For alternatives for the name Jimmy James see the Jimmy James disambiguation page
Jimmy James

Jimmy James (born Michael James, 13 September 1940, Jamaica) is a soul music singer.[1]

The Vagabonds

"The Vagabonds" was the name of Jimmy James backing group, members have included:[2]

  • Rupert Balgobin (drums, 1960-70)
  • Coleson Chen (bass, 1960-70)
  • Phil Chen (guitar, 1960-70)
  • Fred Fredericks (saxophone, 1960-70)
  • Carl Griffiths (saxophone, 1960-70)
  • Count Prince Miller (vocals, 1960-70)
  • Carl Noel (keyboards, 1960-70)
  • Wallace Wilson (guitar, 1960-70)
  • Alan Wood begin_of_the_skype_highlighting     end_of_the_skype_highlighting (bass, 1973-77)
  • Dave Hopper (guitar, 1973-74)
  • Fred Guite (drums, 1973-74)
  • Pete Wright (drums, 1974-75)
  • Russ Courtenay (drums, 1975-77)
  • Chris Garfield (guitar, 1975-77)
  • Alan Kirk (keyboards, 1974-77)
  • Pete Gill (drums, 1974-1975)
  • John Steele (guitar, 1974-1975)
  • Rick Sequeira (keyboards, 1974-1975)
  • Steve Ward (lead guitarist, 1990-1995)
  • Dave Cooke (keyboards, 1990-1995)
  • Pat Coleman (drums, 1990-1994)
  • Mario James (Bass, 1990-1992)

Background

The Vagabonds were originally formed in 1960. Later, James, already a successful solo artist in Jamaica, teamed up with them and in April 1964, they relocated to the UK. "Ska Time" (Decca Records) was recorded within two weeks of their arrival, and is one of the first examples of Jamaican ska music to be recorded in the UK. In 1965 they undertook more gigs and recordings in Hungary, organised as part of a cultural exchange programme, with The Vagabonds being one of the few Western European bands ever to play in the former communist state. Also in 1965, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds met The Who and supported them at the Marquee Club in London.

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, Live at the Marquee, also featuring The Alan Bown Set. Jimmy James and the Vagabonds were labelmates and rivals of Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band.

The Vagabonds disbanded in 1970, but James, who owned the name, reformed the band with a new, all white line-up in 1974.[3] They had hits in the UK Singles Chart with " I'll Go Where Your Music Takes Me" and "Now Is The Time".

Bass player Alan Wood (1973-77) now runs his own management agency and represents Paul Carrack.

In 1999, drummer Russ Courtenay co-wrote the track Whatever You Need which appeared on Tina Turner's album 24/7 and later on her All the Best and The Platinum Collection compilations. He is currently working on a project entitled Rainbow Beach.

In 2007, James contributed the track "The Other Side of the Street" for Ian Levine's Northern Soul 2007 album.

On tour

James regularly performs around the UK with former Foundations frontman, Clem Curtis.[4][5] 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.[6]

Discography

  • "Red Red Wine" - 1968 - Pye - #36 UK
  • "I'll Go Where Your Music Takes Me" - 1976 - Pye - #23 UK
  • "Now Is The Time" - 1976 - Pye - #5 UK[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Answers.com Jimmy James biography
  2. ^ Answers.com Jimmy James biography
  3. ^ Answers.com Jimmy James biography
  4. ^ Visitblackpool.com
  5. ^ Butlinsonline.co.uk
  6. ^ Goldweekenders.com
  7. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. pp. p. 279. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. {{cite book}}: |pages= has extra text (help)

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