James emerged from their native Manchester in the mid-'80s playing a brand of urgent, ringing guitar pop distinguished by Tim Booth's keening, insistent vocals. Booth's dramatic stylings and James' dedication to textured guitars earned the group the designation of "the next Smiths," a connection strengthened by Morrissey's endorsement of the band. By the dawn of the '90s, James shook off these comparisons by embracing acid house, the first of many adventurous left turns the band took over the decades.
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Glastonbury Festival 1985 Jun 21 - 23, 1985 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom Added by Brian Lr
The Smiths / James Mar 16, 1985 Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, UK Uploaded by Craig Hatfield
The Smiths / James Apr 4, 1985 Bristol, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Guidorec
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Glastonbury Festival 1985 Jun 21 - 23, 1985 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Brian Lr
The Smiths / James Mar 27, 1985 Liverpool, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Steve Taylor
Glastonbury Festival 1985 Jun 21 - 23, 1985 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Steve Taylor
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James has had 1,158 concerts.
James is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Indie, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative, British, Indie Pop, UK, Britpop, English, Art Pop, Indietronica, Neo Soul, Permanent Wave, Neo Mellow, Alternative Dance, Indie Soul, UK Pop, Jangle Pop, Dance-Rock, Madchester, Manchester, UK Alternative Pop, and Post-Britpop.
The next James concert is on July 06, 2024 at Bedford Park in Bedford, England, United Kingdom. The bands performing are: James / Johnny Marr.
The last James concert was on June 30, 2024 at Worthy Farm in Pilton, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: SZA / Burna Boy / Janelle Monáe / Shania Twain / Paloma Faith / Seasick Steve / The National / Two Door Cinema Club / Avril Lavigne / Nothing But Thieves / James / Rachel Chinouriri / The Zutons / Justice / Nia Archives / Brittany Howard / Jordan Rakei / Steel Pulse / Balming Tiger / Jalen N'Gonda / Matthew Halsall / James Blake / Romy / Kim Gordon / Alvvays / Blondshell / NewDad / The K’s / Jayahadadream.
The songs that James performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the June 27, 2024 concert at Worthy Farm in Pilton, England, United Kingdom: