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.
Reading Festival 1997 Aug 22 - 24, 1997 Reading, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Gwyn Williams
Lollapalooza 1997 Aug 12, 1997 George, Washington, United States Uploaded by Jeremy Heath
Lollapalooza 1997 Jul 29, 1997 Bonner Springs, Kansas, United States Uploaded by Purlin7
Lollapalooza 1997 Jul 26, 1997 Mears, Michigan, United States Uploaded by Daniel Sylvester
Lollapalooza 1997 Jul 18, 1997 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Javaman1138
Lollapalooza 1997 Jul 18, 1997 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Jessica Anshutz
Y-100 FEZtival 1997 Jun 1, 1997 Camden, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Dominic Bucci
James Mar 18, 1997 Southampton, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Lee Blaylock
