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.
Glastonbury Festival 1990 Jun 22 - 24, 1990 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Phil Couch
Glastonbury Festival 1985 Jun 21 - 23, 1985 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Brian Lr
Glastonbury Festival 1985 Jun 21 - 23, 1985 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Steve Taylor
Tour programme cover
The Smiths / James Apr 4, 1985 Bristol, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Guidorec
Reverse of tour programme
The Smiths / James Mar 27, 1985 Liverpool, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Steve Taylor
The Smiths / James Mar 16, 1985 Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, UK Uploaded by Craig Hatfield
The Smiths / James Nov 24, 1983 Manchester, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Nick Morgan
