James Johnston (Scottish musician)

James Robert 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.

James Johnston
Background information
Birth nameJames Robert Johnston
Born (1980-04-25) 25 April 1980
OriginKilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland
GenresRock, alternative rock, progressive rock, nu prog, art rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, bass guitar, synth
Years active1995–present
LabelsBeggars Banquet, 14th Floor
Associated actsBiffy Clyro, Marmaduke Duke

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 was Biffy Clyro's drum tech[1]). The first gig he ever attended was Rancid at Glasgow Barrowlands in 1995, when he was fifteen.

Career

Biffy Clyro
Main article: Biffy Clyro

Having previously played bass with schoolfriend Simon Neil and brother Ben Johnston in a band called Skrewfish in 1995,[2] the trio moved to Glasgow, and were soon discovered by manager Dee Bahl, and then signed to Beggars Banquet, in 2001.

Marmaduke Duke
Main article: 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.[3] 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".

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Effects pedals
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Amplifiers
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Other

His tech is Dave White

Notes
  1. Puzzle Album Booklet, p.2
  2. Beggars Banquet USA – Biffy Clyro Biography Archived 19 September 2002 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Kerrang! #1159, p.21
  4. "Biffy Clyro - End of (Bass part by James)". YouTube. 24 March 2020.
  5. BiffyTabs Equipment – James Archived 22 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  6. Fender Interview with Biffy Clyro Archived 22 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine
gollark: I got 3 ER CB hatchlings including a BSA one for a CB purple siyat.
gollark: Probably two.
gollark: Oh, a 2G.
gollark: Maybe even four.
gollark: You can get far more than that.
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