Jimmy james cause of death
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Jimmy James & The Vagabonds was a Jamaican rhythm 'n' blues band formed in 1964 when singer Jimmy James (who already had two hits in Jamaica) collaborated with The Vagabonds. They released their best known studio album, The New Religion, in 1966.
James teamed up with The Vagabonds under Canadian band manager Roger Smith and, in April 1964, they relocated to the UK. Ska-Time (Decca Records) was recorded as Jamaica's Own Vagabonds within two weeks of their arrival, and is one of the first examples of Jamaican ska music to be recorded in the UK (it was reissued as Skatime in 1970 on Decca's Eclipse label). After meeting manager Peter Meaden in 1965, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds supported The Who and Rod Stewart( who was with his group the Steampacket) at the Marquee Club in London. The band played the Shanklin Pier ballroom on the Isle of Wight in June 1965 and returned for two further sold-out concerts that summer. That same year they played the Richmond National Jazz and Blue Festival and they were also on the bill the following year when the festival was
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Jimmy James (singer)
Jamaican-British soul singer (1940–2024)
For other uses, see Jimmy James.
Musical artist
Michael "Jimmy" James (13 September 1940 – 14 May 2024) was a Jamaican-British soul singer,[2] known for songs like "Come to Me Softly", "Now Is the Time" and "I'll Go Where Your Music Takes Me". Based in Britain, he performed as the lead singer of Jimmy James and the Vagabonds from the mid-1960s.[2]
Life and career
Michael James was born in Brown's Town, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica on 13 September 1940.[3][2] He grew up and began performing in Kingston, Jamaica, where he recorded as a solo artist with producers Coxsone Dodd, Clancy Eccles, and Lyndon Pottinger. His most successful release was an early version of "Come to Me Softly", which found local success and persuaded James to give up a job with the Inland Revenue for a music career.[4][5]
The Vagabonds were originally formed in 1960. James teamed up with them under Canadian band manager Roger Smith and in April 1964, they relocated to
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Jimmy James (comedian)
English comedian and actor (1892–1965)
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| Born | James Casey (1892-05-20)20 May 1892 Portrack, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England |
| Died | 4 August 1965(1965-08-04) (aged 73) Blackpool, Lancashire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Music hall, stage, film, radio and television comedian and comedy actor |
| Spouse(s) | Isabelle Darby, son James Casey |
Jimmy James (born James Casey; 20 May 1892 – 4 August 1965)[1][2][3][4] was an English music hall, film, radio and television comedian and comedy actor. James had limited use for jokes as such, preferring to say things in a humorous manner, sometimes in surreal situations and as such was seen by some as well ahead of his time. He was often hailed as a "comedians' comedian".[3][5]
Biographical details
He was born as James Casey on 20 May 1892, the eldest of four sons of Jeremiah Casey, an iron puddler or steelmaker,[2][6] and Polly Gartland.[1] Many sources state he was born
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