Jim grew up in a nearby suburb of Seattle, and at a very young age showed a strong interest in all things musical. With two older brothers in the house, Jim was exposed to bands like Rush, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Jethro Tull and of course, The Beatles, and he was smitten by the appeal of rock and roll. Jim began composing his own songs in the second grade. In his pre teen years Jim's formal musical training included the saxophone and the piano. Jim's older brothers both played the guitar, and when they decided to form a band it gave Jim the opportunity to learn bass guitar. In time Jim also picked up the drums.
Through high school and college Jim sang and played bass and drums in various Seattle area bands, including an eight piece Dixieland/funk-rock group, where Jim learned to appreciate the sounds of a good horn section. Jim's powerful and unique voice eventually landed him a gig as the bass player/lead-vocalist with the popular northwest band 'Jaugernaut'. In 1983 the band recorded their second album "Take 'Em There", which was released only in the northwest local market, but it also caught on in Europe, Where the album is still considered a classic AOR/POMP album. A Used copy of "Take 'Em There" will currently sell in the UK for about eighty US dollars.
In 1987 Jim retired from playing live music, but the songs and melodies continued to just pour into his head. During his self-imposed exile from the stage, Jim taught himself how to play the guitar. During the 90's Jim had enjoyed listening to bands like Crowded House, Jellyfish, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. In 1997, overwhelmed by the overabundance of what Jim calls the "Woe is me, me, me" element in the Seattle music scene, He started recording the songs that had been floating around in his head for nearly a decade. Jim also joined Nitecrew, a popular club band from the Seattle area. With the proceeds from the Nitecrew gigs, Jim was able to construct a recording studio, where he has recorded his most recent songs. In 1999 Jim changed jobs and relocated to the Dallas area, where he could 'enjoy the sun and thaw out for a while'.
