Jamie James
Welcome to 1988! Steppin' Back is exactly what it sounds like - a time machine. Ten original Jamie James songs, recorded the old-fashioned way: guitar, bass, drums, plug in, hit record, and rock. No tricks, no overthinking. Just the pure energy of a band locked in a room and going for it. As we sang in "Rox Off" - "there's a Danger Zone called Rock n' Roll" - and back in '88, we were living right in the middle of it. This one was a blast to make. Thanks to Oglio Records for bringing it back to life.
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jamie James has had a rich and varied musical career, best known for his work with Dennis Quaid and The Sharks, his long-time collaborations with the late Harry Dean Stanton, his role as a touring member of Steppenwolf in the late ’70s, and as the lead singer and founding member of the LA-based rockabilly trio The Kingbees—the band behind the hit “My Mistake.” On his 10-track solo LP, Straight Up, James reunites with his DQ and The Sharks bandmates—Tom Walsh (drums), Ken Stange (organ), and Tom Mancillas (bass)—with Jamie on guitar and harmonica.