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Greg James
Born and Raised in Bayonne NJ so that means I have Toxic Chemicals in my Veins
The melding together of a tumultuous amount of experience and a wide array of influences. Itis only natural that anyone could indulge what a true bassist is expected to be.
A sole purpose of breaking the barriers of my instrument, I have taken true life lessons andhave been humbled many times over.
Using that as an anthology to my approach to music as a corner stone to soak up as much as Ican like a sponge. The power of music and its' development over the years has taught me thatyou can learn from anyone. With that said I enjoy a captivating blend of music from Jazz toDeath Metal. I prefer to play rhythm based songs that have a ton of drive and that the fansenjoy, combining that with ear-catching riffs gives me the edge that sets me apart from thebulk of musicians out there today.
Anyone and Everyone in this industry knows that you cannot succeed unless you are willing totake risks, both musically and mentally.
The challenges that I have faced as a musician have made me stronger as an individual and ithas definitely reflected in my playing ability.
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Changing the world one lick @ a Time
Greg J.
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Goodbye Frankie 11-2008 R.I.P.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 09/12/2004
Band Members: Greg James (Bass)
Influences: Jack Bruce Tim Bogert James Jamerson Glenn Cornick Jack Casady Andy Fraser Larry Graham John Entwistle Jaco Pastorious Stanley Clarke Ray Brown Ron Carter Miroslav Vitous Mel Schacher Pete Cetera John Wetton Jim Fielder Greg Ridley Felix Pappalardi Glenn Hughes Doug Pinnick Many, many more.... Guitar Influences: (I play mostly baritone guitar now) Jimi Hendrix Neil Young Rory Gallagher Robert Fripp Paul Kossoff Robin Trower Many, many more.... Vocal Influences: Tortured animals, people in debilitating pain, wounded crows, broken trombones. Musical Influences: Everything & anything. Mainly Bowie, Neil Young, King Crimson, Free, Electronic music, A lot of classical music, Debussy, Oscar Peterson, not much country--but I do like kd Lang & bluegrass. Indian & Flamenco music. Paco DeLucia. The Gipsy Kings. Accept, Judas Priest, Motorhead. No rap or R & B, except Snoop Dog & Tricky. Imogen Heap. As I Lay Dying. New Metal. Goth. Original Glam (as in the '70's). Fusion & Progressive. New Prog. I think I sound like all the above put into a blender, and served up on a stage in a smoky club for 3 decades. Kind of progressive & heavy. Loud & Fast. Rancid, Drop Kick Murphys, Misfits, Social Distorsion, Descendents, CKY, Dimmu, Faith No More, Venom, Slayer, Mudvayne, GUTWRENCH NJ, SevenDust, PANTERA, Armor For Sleep, Circle Jerks, Cro Mags..

Bands Bands Bands. I could go down the list but I am a Bassist I like the style. Real Bass Players Such as Jaco, Billy Sheehan, Stu Hamm, Steve Harris.. I could go on forever. I have been playing for a better part of my life and there is nothing I will not listen to except sampled shit. Plug it in and Play it I always say. If you are going to bring it.. Come Head On Or Get The Fuck Out.

Any Bands I missed? I cant remember my mind is filled with constant bass riffs and falsetto singing of tunes all day. It's like a massive day dream of constant changes in music theories and rhetoric all together.

A Note: To Whom It May Concern......

I may Die just getting by but I will be always Happy. You just cant live your life making other peoples dreams come true.

Sounds Like: Everything your mother told you not to listen to.
If it moved next door to you. Your lawn would die.
Record Label: Roadrunner the Cartoon Character
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Goobye My Friend

Goodbye Frankie. I love you and will always miss you. May you rest in peace. The joy you have given me will last eternally. Your Mom took care of you in your last days and did all she could. I l...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:54:00 GMT

Living Life Or Something Like It.

Ok here is a question.Why is it that the people you care about the most never see it or never let on?I sucessfully screw up at every repeated attempt to do what I think is helping, healing or doing th...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:00:00 GMT

It's been a year since I last posted a Blog

Ok so it has been a year since I last posted a blog. What have I been doing. hmmmmmmmmm    good question. Or is it what have I not been doing. Having issues with my editing system I sti...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:37:00 GMT

Dimebag Darrell Abbott.. A Friend and Inspiration

Today marks the 1st anniversary of the Death of a legend. Darrell Abbott: "With all his greatness and accomplishments on the guitar, Dime will be missed more for his giving personality, charisma, cari...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Dec 2005 08:45:00 GMT

FILM FILM and more FILM

We got our First 15 mins in the can and the Story Board is coming together. I'll Make you a Star.............muah.....  Keep checking Back Chickies............ Check out www.bronxcasketco.com a ...
Posted by on Fri, 30 Sep 2005 22:16:00 GMT

Filimg Scheduled to begin in September.

New Projects New Projects New Projects.. I currently own and maintain a Film Studio called KAATN Films. http://www.kaatn.com In early September 2005 we begin actual filimng of a new Indie wh...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Aug 2005 11:02:00 GMT

Saturday @ Joey Harrisons Surf Club in NJ....

Hey Ronnie.. Thank you soo soo much for the kind words you are one in a million. I would have not picked anyone else to go to the show with. A true pro at heart you asserted yourself and became a valu...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:21:00 GMT

Change of Pace

I have currently left the band I was playing with for over a year due to creative differences. The drummer and singer have decided to leave with me and replace the guita...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:51:00 GMT

Website and Corporate Identity......

I have my own hosting/website business if anyone is interested let me know and I will hook them up. I also do full audio and video production. I know this is a shameless plug but what the hell it'...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Feb 2005 08:14:00 GMT