B orn
August 3, 1963
Los Angeles, California
P hysical Characteristics
6'1" & 180 lbs
Blond hair & blue eyes
M usical Statistics
Pre-Metallica: Played in Obsession, Phantom Lord, Leather Charm
James has recorded backing vox for "Twist of Cain" and "Am I Demon?" on Danzig's first album.
First Concert: Aerosmith & AC/DC, 1978, Long Beach, California
Listens To: Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Ted Nugent
E quipment List
Guitars:
Black Explorer (Wolf)
Black Explorer (Snake)
Black Explorer (Deer Skull)
Black Explorer (Dot)
Black Explorer (Eagle)
E.S.P. Black Explorer/Double-Neck (Ducks)

Amps:
Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 Power Amps
Mesa Boogie Triaxis Preamp (Stock)
Mesa Boogie Triaxis Preamp (Modified)
Mesa Boogie Custom Graphic E.Q. Unit
Mesa Boogie Amp Switcher
Mesa Boogie 4x12 Speaker Cabinets

Other Equipment:
Bradshaw RSB-12 Switching System and Pedal Board
Bradshaw Patch Bay Custom
Boss SE-50 Stereo FX Processor
Juice Goose Rack Power 300
Aphex Parametric E.Q.
Morley Rack Mount Unit Custom
Sony 820 Wireless Receivers and Transmitters
Nady 950 UHF Receivers and Transmitters
Ernie Ball Strings
Gibson Strings
Dunlop Guitar Picks
EMG Pickups
Pro Co Sound Cables
Ascot Road Cases
Ultra Case Guitar Stand
Peterson 520 Strobe Tuner
Earth III Guitar Straps
Silver Bullet (Extra Cold)

O ther Statistics
Marital Status: Divorced
Marital status: Single
Drives: Chevy Blazer, Dodge Ram
Drink: Coors Light, Pacifico, Bombay Gin Martinis
Food: Mexican, meat-n-potatoes, beer
Heroes: Older brother David, Clint Eastwood
Likes: Hunting, fishing, contemporary fiction, anonymity
Sports Teams: LA Raiders
Describes self as: Rugged, honest, stubborn