James

James Jonas Jaded Iha

Position: Guitarist, chess player, trombone
Born: Chicago, 3/26/68
Musical Career: Astro and the Go Go Girls, Snake Train
Other Occupations: Student, dog owner, domestic specialist
Musical Influences: Syd Barrett, Big Star, Rolling Stones, Bram parsons, Neil Young, Morricone.
Favorite Singles: Courtney Love "highlights", Rolling Stones "tumbling dice", Byrds "chestnut mare", Sonic Youth "starpower".
Favorite Albums: Beatles "white album", Pussy Galore "sugar spit sharp", My Bloody Valentine "isn't anything".
Favorite Songwriters: Kevin Shields, Belinda Butcher, Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Kurt Cobain, Lennon/McCartney
Favorite Films/Tv Shows: The Thing, Manhattan, Star Trek:TNG, Fawlty Towers.
Biggest Influence on Career: Snake Train, Smashing Pumpkins
Residence: Chicago, Il
Make of Instuments: Gibson, Marshall