James Stelfox
James Paul Stelfox[1] (born 23 March 1976 in Warrington, England) is an English musician, best known as the bassist for Starsailor.
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 James Stelfox playing at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Paul Stelfox |
| Born | 23 March 1976 Warrington, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Bassist, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Biography
Stelfox first met Ben Byrne ten years prior to Starsailor forming. They became friends since junior school and they went to Leigh Campus of Wigan and Leigh College, where they finally met Barry Westhead and James Walsh.[2]
Stelfox and Byrne started playing in the north west of England for a number of years. After their singer fell ill, James Walsh decided to join them (before, he was on a school choir).[3]
Stelfox is musically influenced by Neil Young, Paul McCartney and Massive Attack.[4]
See also
References
- "BMI | Repertoire Search". repertoire.bmi.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- "starsailor biography at ssfans.com : the #1 starsailor fansite". Archived from the original on 10 April 2008. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- "Starsailor - Biography - Virgin Radio soon to be known as Absolute Radio". Archived from the original on 5 September 2008. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- "starsailor whos who? at ssfans.com : the #1 starsailor fansite". Archived from the original on 25 December 2003. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
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