March 1989
Saul and Dave join the James and have their first gig at Newcastle Riverside. One Man Clapping is released.
Category Archives: History
November 1988
James play three nights at Bath Moles Club, recorded for later release as One Man Clapping. Following an on-stage fight with Tim at a Stoke Polytechnic ball and a recent history of major arguments, Gavan is asked to leave the band.
September 1988
Ya Ho single released. Strip-mine album released. Using a loophole in their record contract stating that Sire must inform the band in writing six months after delivery of the second album that they wanted to take up the option of five more albums, James break free from Sire.
May 1988
James headline an Anti-Clause 28 show at Manchester International supported by The Stone Roses.
March 1988
What For single released. James play a small UK tour to promote the release of What For.
October 1987
James play a three night tour of Manchester, London and Birmingham despite another delay to the release of the Strip-Mine album.
August 1987
James play two nights at Manchester Green Rooms including an acoustic set.
February 1987
James record the original version of the Strip Mine album at Rockfield Studios in Wales with producer Hugh Jones.
January 1987
James play two live shows at London ULU, broadcast by GLR, and Northampton Ring The Bells as preparation for their upcoming recording sessions.
November 1986
James embark on a small venue tour of Germany.
October 1986
James play a series of UK dates including a three-night residency at the London ICA.
July 1986
Stutter album released. So Many Ways single released. James play at the Manchester PSV Club as part of the Tenth Summer celebrations.