James Johnston (Scottish musician)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Roberto Johnston |
| Born | April 25, 1980 |
| Origin | Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1995 – present |
| Label(s) | Beggars Banquet 14th Floor |
| Associated acts | Biffy Clyro Marmaduke Duke |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Fender Jazz Bass | |
James Roberto Johnston (born on 25 April 1980 in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland) is a bassist, vocalist, and songwriter, best known for his work with Scottish group Biffy Clyro.
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[edit] 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 (who is now Biffy Clyro's drum tech[1]). The first gig he ever attended was "Rancid" in Glasgow Barrowlands in 1995 when he was fifteen.
[edit] Career
[edit] Biffy Clyro
Having previously played bass with schoolfriend Simon Neil and brother Ben Johnston in a band called Screwfish in 1995,[2] the trio moved to Glasgow, and were soon discovered by manager Dee Bahl, and then signed to Beggar's Banquet, in 2001.
[edit] Marmaduke Duke
Johnston plays bass guitar when the conceptual rock duo Marmaduke Duke plays live.
[edit] Personal life
Johnston is fond of cycling, and can often be found cycling around the hills of Ayrshire.[3] He has said the song "Shady Lane" by Pavement makes him cry.[4]
[edit] Musical equipment used
The following is a list of musical equipment used by James Johnston.
[edit] 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".
- Fender Jazz Bass[5] – Lake Placid Blue USA model with upgraded pickups.
- Fender Jazz Bass[5] – White USA model with tortoise shell plate.
- Fender Precision Bass[6]
- Ernie Ball MusicMan Stingray[5]
[edit] Effects pedals
- Tech21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI Preamp[5]
- BOSS LS-2 Line Selector[5]
- BOSS ODB-3 Overdrive[5]
- BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner[5]
[edit] Amplifiers
[edit] Other
[edit] Notes
- ^ Puzzle Album Booklet, p.2
- ^ Beggars Banquet USA – Biffy Clyro Biography
- ^ Kerrang! #1159, p.21
- ^ The Sunday Herald, 20 February 2005
- ^ a b c d e f g h i BiffyTabs Equipment – James
- ^ Fender Interview with Biffy Clyro
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