James Gang
James Gang was an American rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1966. Th… Read Full Bio ↴James Gang was an American rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1966. Though the band was not a huge commercial success, the fame garnered by guitarist Joe Walsh (who replaced the original guitarist in 1968) has since made the group more notable. After the group split in early 1977, there have been reunion concerts at various times in 1996, 1998, 2001, and 2005–2006.
The founding members of the band were drummer Jim Fox, bassist Tom Kriss, guitarist Ronnie Silverman, keyboardist Phil Giallombardo, and guitarist Glen Schwartz. In 1968 Joe Walsh replaced Schwartz when Schwartz left the band to join Pacific Gas & Electric. The band then released its debut album Yer' Album. In July of 1970, the band released its second album James Gang Rides Again which included the hit single "Funk #49." By this time, Dale Peters had replaced Kriss on bass. The band opened for The Who during a tour of Britain. After two more albums, Thirds, with the single "Walk Away,", and the live album James Gang Live in Concert, Walsh left the band to perform solo and later join the Eagles.
Vocalist Roy Kenner and guitarist Domenic Troiano then joined the band. Troiano left to join Guess Who and was replaced by Tommy Bolin. Bolin left in 1974 to replace Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple. After two albums, "Bang" and "Miami", Bolin was replaced by vocalist Bubba Keith and guitarist Richard Shack, who made "Newborn" (which featured a cover of the Elvis Presley song "Heartbreak Hotel"). The band broke up following a final recording, "Jesse Come Home" (which referred to the band's namesake, the outlaw Jesse James), which was made with the collaboration of early member Phil Giallombardo. Fox was the only remaining member of the original quintet when they disbanded early in 1977.
The "classic" lineup of the band (Walsh, Peters, Fox) reunited to perform at an election rally for Bill Clinton in 1996, appearances on The Drew Carey Show in the 1998-99 season, and at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in February 2001, drawing fans from all over the globe.
As of May 2004, Glenn Schwartz was playing guitar and singing Thursday nights at "Major Hooples" in the Flats, Cleveland.
In summer 2006 the Walsh/Peters/Fox lineup of the group toured the United States. In August 2006, the trio appeared performing live on The Howard Stern radio show on Sirius satellite radio.
The founding members of the band were drummer Jim Fox, bassist Tom Kriss, guitarist Ronnie Silverman, keyboardist Phil Giallombardo, and guitarist Glen Schwartz. In 1968 Joe Walsh replaced Schwartz when Schwartz left the band to join Pacific Gas & Electric. The band then released its debut album Yer' Album. In July of 1970, the band released its second album James Gang Rides Again which included the hit single "Funk #49." By this time, Dale Peters had replaced Kriss on bass. The band opened for The Who during a tour of Britain. After two more albums, Thirds, with the single "Walk Away,", and the live album James Gang Live in Concert, Walsh left the band to perform solo and later join the Eagles.
Vocalist Roy Kenner and guitarist Domenic Troiano then joined the band. Troiano left to join Guess Who and was replaced by Tommy Bolin. Bolin left in 1974 to replace Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple. After two albums, "Bang" and "Miami", Bolin was replaced by vocalist Bubba Keith and guitarist Richard Shack, who made "Newborn" (which featured a cover of the Elvis Presley song "Heartbreak Hotel"). The band broke up following a final recording, "Jesse Come Home" (which referred to the band's namesake, the outlaw Jesse James), which was made with the collaboration of early member Phil Giallombardo. Fox was the only remaining member of the original quintet when they disbanded early in 1977.
The "classic" lineup of the band (Walsh, Peters, Fox) reunited to perform at an election rally for Bill Clinton in 1996, appearances on The Drew Carey Show in the 1998-99 season, and at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in February 2001, drawing fans from all over the globe.
As of May 2004, Glenn Schwartz was playing guitar and singing Thursday nights at "Major Hooples" in the Flats, Cleveland.
In summer 2006 the Walsh/Peters/Fox lineup of the group toured the United States. In August 2006, the trio appeared performing live on The Howard Stern radio show on Sirius satellite radio.
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James Gang Lyrics
406 Walk Away Takin' my time Choosin' my lines Tryin' to decide what…
Again After the last race is run The betting's over, the gate…
Alexis Alexis, thank you for a pleasant southern day Spent on the…
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Cruisin' Down The Highway Cruising down the highway In my fine machine Lead pipes re…
Do It Get Ready A Cast The Night I've Been Knocking On Your…
Dreamin' in the Country Sittin' here, thinkin' 'bout the fix I'm in Ain't no time…
Driftin Dreamer I want to love you, like a natural man. But if I…
Fred See the people on their way Going nowhere, waste their day …
From Another Time Hey girl, you think if you just do a few…
Funk I sleep all day, out all night I know where you're…
Funk #48 Baby says she loves me, I believe she do Baby says…
Funk #49 Uh, sleep all day, out all night, I know where you're…
Funk %2348 Baby says she loves me, I believe she do Baby says…
Funk 49 I sleep all day, out all night I know where you're…
Funk No. 48 Uh, sleep all day, out all night, I know where you're…
Funk No. 49 Uh, sleep all day, out all night, I know where you're…
Garden Gate Well I'm sitting in the middle of a story Would…
Getting Old Thinking 'bout the time that passed in my life Wondering wh…
Got No Time For Trouble Take your empty headed stare Give it to the Stars Take you…
Head Above the Water This is what you wanted, right? At least that's what I…
I Sometimes I sit and I stare at the rain Isn't…
I Don't Have The Time I don't have the time to play your silly games Walk…
it A woman was by to see you She didn't leave a…
Live My Life Again If you find me late this mornin' Could be the night…
Lost Woman Don't know where to run to, Don't know where to hide. See…
Madness Hey hey hey hey hey Well my neighbor came in screaming W…
Midnight Man I'm the Midnight Man, I do all I can, To make sure…
Must Be Love Lord I'm feelin' Kinda weak in the knees Somebody help me …
Mystery I knew what it was to be young once But now…
Rather Be Alone With You Your sister's comin' over She got something on her mind I …
Ride The Wind Try'n be the Rock of Gibraltar A stick that won't break…
Rocky Mountain Way Spent the last year Rocky Mountain Way Couldn't get much hig…
Run Run Run She runs, runs, runs and tries hard to run But slowly…
Run, Run, Run She runs, runs, runs And tries hard to run But slowly she…
Sleepwalker Know your craft, sleepwalker You are just another shadow G…
Spanish Lover She was brown as this good earth With eyes that flashed…
Standing In The Rain I'm sitting back and I'm thinkin' about When you left your…
Stone Rap Bill Szymczyk: One -- hold it. Joe, you gotta be…
Stop Stop, baby can't you see that I can't take it…
Take A Look Around You will never see me Walking around feeling low You…
Tend My Garden Would you like to come home with me? I can…
Thanks Sometimes I sit and I stare at the rain Isn't…
The Bomber When I became of age my mama sat me down…
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The Devil Is Singing Our Song Tonight the rain is crying on my windowpane The clock is…
There I Go Again Hey, ooh, what will I do? Looks like it's the end Ooh,…
Things I Could Be Well, I wake up Wonderin' how long I've been here Daylight…
Walk Away Takin' my time Choosin' my lines Tryin' to decide what…
Walk Away live Takin' my time Choosin' my lines Tryin' to decide what…
White Man White man, Black man Listen to me Hear what I've…
White Man, Black Man Dale Peters; White man, Black man Listen to me Hear what I'…
White Man/Black Man White man, Black man Listen to me Hear what I've…
Wildfire I pull switches for the rail She takes pictures all…
Woman Woman I've been hearin' 'bout the things you say Woman, yea…
You You tell me, you tell me You tell me, you…
You're Gonna Need Me You tell me, you tell me You tell me, you…