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At the age of three, JBJ's musical talents were being realized by his parents as they saw him retrieving pots and pans from the kitchen cabinet to perform on. Because they were performing musicians, they were able to give James support and teaching. James Bradley, Jr. was a child-drumming prodigy and at the age of four he was recognized as the worlds youngest professional drummer. Appearing on major television shows in the sixties such as "I've Got A Secret", "Steve Allen", "Jack Benny", "Art LinkLetter", "Nat King Cole", "Hollywood Palace", and many others. And then a contract with Paramount Pictures, where JBJ played a part in the movie "Cool Hand Luke".
Developing from a Jazz and Blues background James began playing straight ahead Jazz with his mother in his very early teens. He completed his first National Tour in 1976 with Deniece Williams while still in high school. JBJ then traveled with the great Chuck Mangione from 1977 to 1981 boasting many gold records like the hit song "Feel So Good". After a short break in 1982 JBJ was doing musical workshops and clinics. James went on to create the group Urban Gypsy where he fussed Rock and Funk. Then he toured with R&B superstar Anita Baker 1986-87, legendary Pianist Joe Sample 1987-1988, and with R&B great Vocalist Jeffrey Osborne 1988-1989. In the nineties JBJ hooked up with alternative rockers Mary's Danish, The Go Go's Gina Shock, The Beastie Boys, Slash, The JBJ EXP, Crazy Town and many others.
Known internationally as the drummer for the multi-platinum rock band “CRAZY TOWN†(1999 to 2003), As the drummer in CRAZY TOWN, JBJ played on one full length albums for release on Columbia records. With the release of their third single “Butterflyâ€, off the album “The Gift of Gameâ€, CRAZY TOWN grabbed the number one slot on the billboard top 200 and managed to go number one in countries all over the world. With gold and platinum records from the United States, Canada, and Germany, JBJ reached a status rarely achieved among recording artists. JBJ also had endorsed deals with companies like Puma, Hurley, Adidas, Homeboy Couture, Mesa Boogie, Randall, Dean Markley and Line-6.
JBJ are now playing and recording with his own band the Rock/Punk band KILL YOUR DARLINGZ
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JBJ live with Lenny Kravitz! by James Bradley Jr
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT JBJ!
Name: James Oliver Bradley Jr (aka JBJ)
Birthdate: May 13, 19*8
Sign: Taurus
Born: Los Angeles, California
Sports: Basketball, Baseball, Soccer,Biking, Running
Hobbies: Sports videogames, Workout, Sport , Reading, Writing, Soap Operas
& Computer
Food: Veggie, Pasta
Drink: Non Alcoholic, Red Bull, Water & Coffe
Favorite clothes: Pro Sport Jersey's, Caps/Beanies, Leather Pants, Jeans, Basketball Shorts & Dress Suits
Favorite Colour's: Blue, Black, Purple, Brown & orange
Favorite Motto: Take It One Day At A Time
Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks, Al Pacino, Denzel Washington & Paul Newman
Favorite Actress: Halle Berry, Jodie Foster & Faye Dunaway
Favorite Animals: Dogs & Cats
RECORDINGS
Crazy Town - The Gift of Game
Mary's Danish - Live at the Ventura Theater
Mary's Danish - Circa
Mary's Danish - American Standard
Beastie Boys - Check Your Head
(percussion on seven tracks drums on two tracks)
Chuch Mangione - "Feel So Good" (Double Platinum)
Chuck Mangione - "Children of Sanchez" (Gold)
Chuck Mangione - "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" (Gold)
Chuck Mangione - "Fun and Games" (Gold)
Chuck Mangione - "Tarentella"
Chuck Mangione - "70 Miles Young"
Earl Klugh - "Dream Come True"
Earl Klugh - "Crazy for You"
Earl Klugh - "Low Ride"
Norman Conners - "Invitation"
LaToya Jackson - "Love Song"
Garry Glenn - "It Feels Good to Feel Good"
Chico Freeman - "Tangents"
Bobby McFerring - Computerized Indifference
Johnny Guitar - Watson
Tony Leman - "Tony Lemans"
(Incomplete List)
JBJ HAS WORKED WITH:
Crazy Town,
Chuck Magione,
Beastie Boys,
Slash (Guns n..Roses),
Mary..s Danish,
Anita Baker,
more...
JBJ ENDORSERS:
Tama Drums
Vic Firth Drumsticks
Zildjian Cymbals
Check Out These Sites:
tama.com
zildjian.com
vicfirth.com
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JBJ playing with Lenny Kravitz on Lenny.s show here in Sweden!!!
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MY FAVOURITE SAYING:
Kill Your Darlingz - Mary Goes Around
Kill your darlingz Hard Rock Cafe
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JBJ in the studio with Sky High 2008.
JBJ Mumbles
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