James support The Smiths on a nine-date Irish tour, travelling around in the back of a Transit van.
Tag Archives: 1980s
October 1984
The James II EP is recorded at Strawberry Studios in Stockport.
September 1984
Before the Hacienda show, Jim breaks the news to Paul that he has been replaced in the band by Larry due to his increasing unreliability and drug-related problems.
July 1984
Jim marries Jennie Ingram.
May 1984
James play their only gig with both Paul Gilbertson and Larry Gott in the band at Manchester’s basement Devilles nightclub.
December 1983
December: James support New Order at Brixton Academy, their first major London show
November 1983
Jimone EP released. James support The Smiths at The Hacienda.
October 1983
James play their first John Peel session for Radio One.
August 1983
Jimone EP recorded at Strawberry Studios in Stockport.
December 1982
James record another demo of Hymn From A Village and Stutter.
November 1982
James support Big Country at the Hacienda in a show recorded for A Factory Outing video.