Birth name James Edward McLoud Name Jimmy McLoud Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter Role Singer-songwriter | Years active 2002-present Record label Unsigned artist Labels unsigned | |
Born November 24, 1984 (age 40) ( 1984-11-24 ) Origin Youngstown, OH,
United States Instruments Guitar
Vocals
Electric Guitar Genres Alternative rock, Rock music | ||
Jimmy McLoud (born November 24, 1984) is a singer-songwriter from Youngstown, OH. He is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Mercy Rising, a regionally touring group he co-founded in 2004.
Jimmy became known in the Youngstown local music scene late in 2007 when his original song, "Wasting Time," received airplay on a Youngstown music podcast. He began booking shows locally to promote his first solo EP, The Rooftop Sessions. Jimmy's love for Youngstown is well known, making him popular among other local artists and gaining him recognition in local press almost instantly.
Jimmy is currently the vocalist and guitarist for Jimmy McLoud Band, a Youngstown-based rock band. He owns and operates 330 Studios, a full-service recording studio based in the Youngstown area.