| White Jimmy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Reginald White |
| Also known as | White Jimmy |
| Born | January 11, 1959 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, Songwriter, Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1978 - present |
| Label(s) | Slash Records Def American Sunburn Record Co. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The City of New York The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Slash Records is a Record label in Los Angeles, originally specializing in local and Punk rock bands This article is about the record label For the Johnny Cash album released by that same label see American Recordings (album American Recordings SST Records Reprise |
| Associated acts | The Deadweights |
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Early years
James White was born in New York City to an Italian father and Irish/British mother. The City of New York The' Italian people' are a Southern European Ethnic group located primarily in Italy, Switzerland, France and by virtue of a wide-ranging The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate British people, or Britons, are the native inhabitants of Great Britain and their descendants or citizens of the United Kingdom, of the He grew up in a mixed neighborhood, but went to the public schools which were mostly African American, and gained the nickname White Jimmy there. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa He never took it as racist, and has used it as a moniker his entire life since then. In the 1970s, he became a fan of proto punk band New York Dolls, and seminal punk band The Ramones, and began singing in a punk rock band. For the self-titled debut album see New York Dolls (album The New York Dolls are an American Glam rock band formed in The Ramones were an American rock band often regarded as the first Punk rock group In 1978, he and Eddie Urland formed The Deadweights. Eddie Urland (born September 26, 1959 in New York City New York, USA) is an American Punk rock Guitarist The Deadweights are an influential American Punk rock band formed in New York City in 1978.
Time in The Deadweights
Throughout his time in The Deadweights' original run, he penned most of the lyrics and came up with some of the music. He became an alcoholic and also became addicted to heroin. Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions Heroin ( INN: diacetylmorphine, BAN: diamorphine) is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from Morphine, a derivative By 1987, the band was constantly fighting, and Jimmy overdosed twice between the band's breakup and his final stint in rehab in 1988.
Solo career
In 1988, he gained the attention of Rick Rubin, head of Def American records, and signed with the label as a solo artist. Frederick Jay "Rick" Rubin (born March 10 1963 in Lido Beach New York) is an American Record producer and is currently This article is about the record label For the Johnny Cash album released by that same label see American Recordings (album American Recordings He released his solo debut, Missing Mindstates, on June 6, 1989. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) He had a hit on Modern Rock radio with the song "The Fallen One". Modern rock is a term commonly used to describe a Rock music format found on American commercial Radio. After touring for the album, he took a break from the music business.
In 1991 he left Def American and signed with SST Records, an independent label, and began work on a second solo album. This article is about the record label For the Johnny Cash album released by that same label see American Recordings (album American Recordings SST Records is an American Independent record label formed in 1978 in Long Beach California by musician Greg Ginn. The album was produced by Spot, who produced The Deadweights' 1985 album Crisis. The Deadweights are an influential American Punk rock band formed in New York City in 1978. Crisis is the third Studio album from American Punk rock band The Deadweights. The album, titled Try and Try Again, was released April 27, 1992. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The album found some success amongst the alternative rock explosion of Grunge. In 1993, he started his own independent label, Sunburn Record Co. In 1994, he released a collection of B-sides, Back Roads and Dusty Trails.
Return to The Deadweights
In 1995, The Deadweights reunited, and he has continued to work with them. His last solo release, 2000's Dreaming: In Stereo, was a self released effort which included appearances from members of The Deadweights. Since then, he has also produced for numerous artists.
Personal life
White Jimmy is currently married to Jen Foss, an artist from Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern He has no kids and has no interest in having any. He was previously married to a woman named Ally in the 1990s.
He is known for his eccentric appearance, specifically his now grey spikes. In the 1980s, he had blonde hair but as it lost its color with age, he left it the way it is. He is also known for wearing sunglasses and having a nose ring.
He is the owner and CEO of Sunburn Record Co. , his independent record label.
Politics
White Jimmy has been a lifelong outspoken critic of American government, and has always been strongly opposed to many of its instillments. In 1985, he was investigated by the FBI for statements on the album Crisis. He is currently against the Bush Administration and strongly opposes the war in Iraq, calling it "a senseless bloodbath in support of oil, greed, and retribution". The Presidency of George W Bush began on his inauguration on January 20, 2001 as the 43rd and current President of the United States of America The Iraq War, also known as the Second Gulf War, the Occupation of Iraq, or the War in Iraq, is an ongoing Military campaign
Discography
with The Deadweights
- First Wave Complete Destruction - 1981
- The Deadweights - 1983
- Crisis - 1985
- Prophecies of Beautiful Regression - 1987
- Recalled to Life - 1997
- Animosity - 2002
- From the Age of Doublethink - 2008
Solo albums
| Date of Release | Title | Label | Charting |
| June 6, 1989 | Missing Mindstates | Def American | #157 US |
| April 27, 1992 | Try and Try Again | SST Records | #106 US #12 US Top Independent Albums #1 US Top Heatseekers |
| October 18, 1994 | Back Roads and Dusty Trails | SST Records/Sunburn Record Co. The Deadweights are an influential American Punk rock band formed in New York City in 1978. First Wave Complete Destruction is the debut album from Punk rock band The Deadweights, released in May 1981 on Slash Records. The Deadweights is the second album from American Punk rock band The Deadweights. Crisis is the third Studio album from American Punk rock band The Deadweights. Prophecies of Beautiful Regression is the fourth Studio album from The Deadweights, released August 4, 1987, on Slash Records Recalled to Life is the fifth Studio album from Punk rock band The Deadweights. Animosity is the sixth Studio album from American Punk rock band The Deadweights, released May 28, 2002 on Reprise Records From the Age of Doublethink is the 7th Studio album from The Deadweights, released on February 5, 2008. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) This article is about the record label For the Johnny Cash album released by that same label see American Recordings (album American Recordings Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) SST Records is an American Independent record label formed in 1978 in Long Beach California by musician Greg Ginn. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) SST Records is an American Independent record label formed in 1978 in Long Beach California by musician Greg Ginn. | #176 US #11 US Top Independent Albums #5 US Top Heatseekers |
| June 13, 2000 | Dreaming: In Stereo | Sunburn Record Co. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. |
Solo singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |
| US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | |||
| 1989 | "The Fallen Ones" | #6 | #37 | Missing Mindstates |
| 1989 | "Back in the Day" | #31 | - | Missing Mindstates |
| 1992 | "Peace" | #11 | - | Try and Try Again |
| 1992 | "Level Four" | #35 | - | Try and Try Again |
| 1992 | "Well Said Apologies" | #34 | - | Try and Try Again |
| 1994 | "Pay" | #30 | - | Back Roads and Dusty Trails |
| 2000 | "Far Gone" | - | - | Dreaming: In Stereo |
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References
Hot Modern Rock Tracks (originally called Modern Rock Tracks) is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in ''Billboard'' magazine since September Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (originally called Mainstream Rock Tracks) is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on Mainstream rock This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989 This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989 This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992 This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992 This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992 This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1994. See also 2000 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2000 Record labelsDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic