Photo: Marty Moffat
Thunder
About
Paiste Artist Since
January 1986
Nationality
United Kingdom
Main Affiliation
Thunder
Other Affiliations
Cregan & Co
Magnum
Website
www.harryjames.info
„I’ve been playing Paiste cymbals all my life. Simply the best cymbals you or I could ever wish to play. No other brand or make comes close to sounding as great as Paiste cymbals. My Signature Series set up has become an integral and irreplaceable part of my kit and sound.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
14" Signature Precision Heavy Hi-Hat
18" Signature Fast Crash
10" Signature Splash
20" Signature Power Crash
20" Signature Full Crash
20" Signature Heavy China
(discontinued)
22" Signature Precision Heavy Ride
Videos & Pics
Biography
Best known for his work with Thunder, Harry James is one of the best-loved drummers on the rock circuit. Heavily influenced by his late father and the likes of Ian Paice, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Stewart Copeland, Phil Rudd, Billy Cobham and Cozy Powell, Harry started playing drums at the age of eight and has been a gigging player since his early teens. Alongside Thunder, Harry has toured and recorded extensively with Magnum and worked with many other acts including Snakecharmer, Bad Influence, Shadowman, The Ian Gillan Band, Rod Stewart, Graham Bonnet, Don Airey, Mick Ralphs and Paul Young. Backed by Pearl, Paiste, Pro-Mark and Protection Racket, Harry is renowned for his distinctive and powerful playing style, his love of live performance and rapport with the audience. And his undying love and support of Crystal Palace FC! You can currently find Harry out on the road touring with Thunder and Cregan & Co.
Setup Cymbals
