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James Iha
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James Yoshinobu-Jonas Iha was born in Chicago, IL on March 26, 1968. He attended Elk Grove Village High School. James has worked as a guitarist/vocalist/songwriter for Starchildren, Catherine, The Feds, Astro and the Go Go Girls, Snake Train, a solo project entitled "Let It Come Down" (which is one of my favorite albums), and (as most of you know) Smashing Pumpkins. James also plays the trumbone as well as doing graphic design and runway modeling. His musical tastes inclue: rock and alternapop. Some of his influences/favorite artists are: Syd Barrett, Big Star, Rolling Stones, Neil Young, The Cure, Beatles, Nirvana, Queen, and Red Red Meat.
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Robert Zimmerman
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Robert Allen Zimmerman, better known as Bob Dylan, was born into a Jewish family on May 24, 1941 in the town of Duluth, Minnesota. Bob, in my mind, has to be the greatest folk musician brought into the rock'n'roll spotlight ever.
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Jimmy Chamberlin
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Jimmy Chamberlin was born on the 10th of June, 1964 in Chicago, IL. He attended Joliet Cathlioc High School. He was the drummer for the Smashing Pumpkins, JP and the Cats, Eddie Karosa's Polka Party, and is currently (or to the best of my knowledge) playing with Jimmy Flemion-guitar (The Frogs), Kelley Deal-Bass (The Breeders'), and Sebastian Bach-vocals (Skid Row) in his new band, The Last Hard Men. He likes big band, jazz, rock, and alternative. Some of his influences/favorite artists include: Helmet, Squeeze, Crowded House, Pixies, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Benny Goodman, Jazz Crusaders, and Beastie Boys.
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