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.
V Festival 2009 Aug 23, 2009 Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Trina Ribena
V Festival 2009 Aug 22 - 23, 2009 Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Peter
T In The Park 2009 Jul 10 - 12, 2009 Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom Uploaded by Neil Macdonald