Category Archives: History

Wah Wah album released.

James spend a few days in a “big barn” near Woodstock, working on new material. James play some small festivals in Oregon and Washington on the West Coast before the massive Woodstock II festival, Larry’s last ever gig in his first stint in the band.

James return to the UK to play the Glastonbury Festival, Larry’s last UK gig in his first stint in the band.

To capitalise on the success of the previous tour and the massive radio success of Laid, James return for a second tour of the US, playing at significantly larger venues than two months earlier.

Martine resigns as James manager, Peter Rudge takes over worldwide representation.

Jam J / Say Something single released.

James start an extensive tour of the US.

James open the year with a series of US arena shows as special guests of Duran Duran.

James tour the UK again supported by Radiohead. Andy Diagram makes a one-off reappearance at the Manchester show.

Laid single released. James with support from Radiohead tour Europe visiting Germany, France, Spain Switzerland and Portugal.

After a full-scale US tour is cancelled due to marketing disagreements, James play two low-key shows in California.

Laid album released. James tour US as part of the WOMAD touring festival. James play one song live into each show on Radio 1 on the day of release of the Laid album.