Originally from upstate NY, Jim moved to the Carolina’s in 2009.
Favorite Bands: Van Halen, Kiss, King’s X, Extreme, Type O Negative, TNT, Megadeth
Favorite Guitar Players: Eddie Van Halen, Ty Tabor, Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, Steve Vai, Vito Bratta, Ronni Le Tekro, George Lynch, Jake E Lee, John Sykes, Brian May, Reb Beach, Dimebag, Butch Walker, Joe Satriani, Dave Mustaine, Buckethead, John Petrucci, Brad Gillis, Mick Sweda, Ace Frehley, John 5, Frank Hannon, Randy Rhoads, Justin Hawkins
Favorite Bass Players: Billy Sheehan, Stu Hamm, Joe Caputo, dUg Pinnick, Peter Steele, Phil Lynott, Gene Simmons, Geddy Lee, Pat Badger, Greg Chaisson, Tony Franklin, John Regan, John Myung, Stephen St. Graves
Favorite Drummers: Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini, Anton Fig, Zoltan Chaney, Mike Dugger, Ray Luzier, John Bonham, Neil Peart, Eric Carr, Jerry Gaskill, Tommy Lee, Scott Rockenfield, Frankie Banali , Brian Downey, Phil Rudd, Johnny Kelly
Gear: Spector, Ibanez, MCI Intertek & Mills Custom Basses. Ampeg & Fender Amplifiers. GHS Bass Boomers Strings. Pig Hog Cables & Shure Wireless
