James Jonas Iha
Also: vocals, songwriting, (co-owns Scratchie Records with D’arcy )
Born: 26th March 1968, Chicago, IL
Attended: Elk Grove Village High School, Chicago, IL
Guitar used: Gibson, Marshall
Other instruments: trombone
Other projects: Starchildren, Catherine, The Feds, Astro and the Go Go Girls, Snake Train, James Iha (solo)
Other interests: Graphic design, runway modeling (most recently at an Anna Sui show)
Hairstyle: Mid Length, Black with white strips at front.
Quirks: Intelligence, sarcasm, makeup & fingernail polish, dog named Bugg Superstar
Musical tastes: Alternapop, Rock
Musical influences: Syd Barrett, Big Star, Rolling Stones, Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Morricone, and The Cure
Favorite musicians: Beatles, Pussy Galore, Nirvana, Stooges, Queen, Rolling Stones, Chainsaw Kittens, Red Red Meat
Favorite albums: The Beatles "White Album", Pussy Galore "Sugar Spit Sharp", My Bloody Valentine "Isn't Anything"
Favorite singles: Courtney Love "Highlights", Rolling Stones "Tumbling Dice", The Byrds "Chestnut Mare", Sonic Youth "Starpower"
Favorite songwriters: Kevin Shields/Belinda Butcher, Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Kurt Cobain, Lennon/McCartney
Marital status: unknown
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