Kurt James
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| Background information | |
| Origin | South Pasadena, California |
| Genres | Heavy metal, Jazz fusion |
| Years active | 1985 – present |
| Associated acts | Steeler, Willie Basse, Driver, Stryper, Deathriders, K9 Devotion |
| Website | KurtJames.com |
Kurt James (born May 27, 1967 in Palo Alto, California) is an American Heavy metal–rock guitarist and composer.
Mr. James has recorded many different styles of music over the years, including (most recently) Rockabilly, in the form of a collaboration with the Christian rockabilly band The Pioneers.
James has performed in Japan, Europe and North America. At the age of 15 he was sharing lead guitar duties with Ted Hall, from the L.A. fusion band "The Fents". At 16 he was playing in a band with the guitarist Steve Medrano, all the while continuing to perform live in his own fusion trio. James 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 came into prominence by joining the band Steeler. Prior to joining Steeler he developed his technique and experience by playing with guitarist Steve Medrano from the band West Winds. Playing in Steeler was a turning point, James joined the band on a Sunday and the following Thursday he was headlining the Country Club in Reseda. That's where he met Mike Varney.
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. James performed a Jaco Tribute with the band Mr. Gone to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of the bassist Jaco Pastorius. He recorded in Majorca, Spain, an album named Contra.2com with Rafael Aguilo on drums and Toni Terrades on keyboards.
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