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.
Victorious Festival 2022 Aug 26 - 28, 2022 Southsea, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by George Browning
Stereophonics / James / Bombay Bicycle Club / Anna Calvi Aug 26, 2022 Southsea, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Jonny Palmer
Victorious Festival 2022 Aug 26 - 28, 2022 Southsea, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Katie Johnson
Tramlines 2022 Jul 22 - 24, 2022 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Thomas Griffiths
Tramlines 2022 Jul 22 - 24, 2022 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Eve Green
James / Lightning Seeds / The k's Jul 8, 2022 Rhyl, UK Uploaded by Paul Gray