Jim James
James Edward Olliges Jr. (born April 27, 1978), professionally known as Jim James or Yim Yames,[1][2] is an American vocalist, guitarist, producer, and primary songwriter of the rock band My Morning Jacket. He has also released several solo albums.
Jim James
James Edward Olliges Jr.
Yim Yames
April 27, 1978
Singer-songwriter, musician, guitarist
1992—present
Early life[edit]
James grew up in the Highlands–Douglass neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. He attended St. Martha grade school and graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1996.[3] James briefly attended the University of Kentucky.
Personal life[edit]
James was raised Catholic and attended St. Martha School for grade school and St. Xavier for high school.[17] He has been practicing Transcendental Meditation since 2009.[17] He previously dated one of the singers in his solo touring band.[18]
In 2008, he fell off the stage during a concert in Iowa, which inspired the recording of his first solo album.[2] He has cited Richard Shannon Hoon, Roy Orbison, and Marvin Gaye as influences on his vocal style.[19]
