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 / Lisa Stansfield / Ziggy Marley / Billy Bragg / A Certain Ratio / Tim Burgess Aug 18, 2019 Sedgefield, United Kingdom Uploaded by Paul R
The Psychedelic Furs / James Aug 3, 2019 Reno, Nevada, United States Uploaded by Dalskel
Psychedelic Furs / James / Dear Boy Jul 27, 2019 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Uploaded by Micky Sean Bailey
The Psychedelic Furs / James Jul 23, 2019 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Angela 01
James / The Psychedelic Furs / Dear Boy Jul 22, 2019 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Uploaded by Kurt Despin
