Jim has been playing Bass for more than 30 years. He along with Paul started this version of the band 22 years ago while working on a studio project for a mutual friend. Jim and Paul joined forces on 3 other projects in the 1990's thru the 2000's(Bad Newz , Gridlock and Throwback). Jim's influences are classic rock all the way with bands like Journey, Foreigner and Sammy Hagar. Of the newer music some highlights are Matchbox Twenty, Train and Nickleback.