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 2013 Aug 17 - 18, 2013 Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Peter
The Killers / James / The Gaslight Anthem Jun 22, 2013 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Peter
James / Echo & the Bunnymen Apr 17, 2013 Bristol, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Lee Blaylock