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.
These are photos from concerts where James played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
James / The Psychedelic Furs / Dear Boy Jul 5, 2019 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Uploaded by Scorchy67
Isle of Wight Festival 2019 Jun 13 - 16, 2019 Newport, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Katie Johnson
Isle of Wight Festival 2019 Jun 13 - 16, 2019 Newport, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Mark Hags
James Mar 7, 2019 Bath, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Lee Blaylock
James / The Charlatans Dec 7, 2018 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Lee Blaylock
The Charlatans / James Dec 5, 2018 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Uploaded by Seonaid
The Killers / The Charlatans / James / Belle and Sebastian Jul 12 - 15, 2018 Suffolk, UK Uploaded by Peter
Latitude Festival 2018 Jul 12 - 15, 2018 Southwold, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Skdotcom