Birth name James Robert Johnston Role Bassist Name James Johnston | Years active 1995–present | |
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Born 25 April 1980 (age 44) ( 1980-04-25 ) Instruments Vocals, bass guitar, synth Albums Only Revolutions, Opposites, Puzzle, Infinity Land, Blackened Sky | ||
James johnston the x factor australia 2014 home visits final performance
JImmy Roberto Johnston (born 25 April 1980) is a bassist, vocalist, and songwriter, best known for his work with Scottish group Biffy Clyro. He is also known as Jim or Jimbo and sometimes signs his name as such.
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- James johnston the x factor australia 2014 home visits final performance
- Early life
- Biffy Clyro
- Marmaduke Duke
- Personal life
- Musical equipment used
- Bass guitars
- Effects pedals
- Amplifiers
- Other
- References
Early life
Johnston was born and raised in Kilmarnock with his twin brother Ben (who became the drummer for Biffy Clyro), and his younger brother, Adam Johnston (who is now Biffy Clyro's drum tech). The first gig he ever attended was Rancid at Glasgow Barrowlands in 1995, when he was fifteen.
Biffy Clyro
Having previously played bass with schoolfriend Simon Neil and brother Ben Johnston in a band called Skrewfish in 1995, the trio moved to Glasgow, and were soon discovered by manager Dee Bahl, and then signed to Beggars Banquet, in 2001.
Marmaduke Duke
Johnston plays bass guitar when the conceptual rock duo Marmaduke Duke plays live.
Personal life
Johnston is fond of cycling, and can often be found cycling around the hills of Ayrshire. Johnston currently resides with his wife in Glasgow, Scotland.
Musical equipment used
The following is a list of musical equipment used by James Johnston.
Bass guitars
Johnston's basses are usually tuned to Biffy Clyro's preferred tuning of (DADG), but sometimes (BADG) for "Pause it and Turn It Up" and (CGCF) for "Living is a Problem Because Everything Dies", as well as "That Golden Rule", "The Captain" and "Got Wrong".
Effects pedals
Amplifiers
Other
His tech is Dave White