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Corky James was born on 10 February, 1954 in Washington, D.C., United States, is an American guitarist and bassist. Discover Corky James's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?

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Occupation Musician, producer
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 10 February 1954
Birthday 10 February
Birthplace Washington, D.C., United States
Nationality United States

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1954

Corky James (born February 10, 1954) is a Los Angeles–based session guitarist and bassist who has appeared on a considerable number of music albums and motion picture soundtracks.

His genres encompass rock, pop, country, singer-songwriter, and film scores, and James operates an active recording studio in Los Angeles.

Working with artists such as Avril Lavigne, Jordin Sparks, Demi Lovato, and Paul Stanley, he has played on hit singles that have reached No. 1 worldwide including "Sk8er Boi" and "I'm with You".

He has also played on hit singles that reached the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay charts including: "Why Can't I?", "(There's Gotta Be) More To Life", and "No Air",

James was born in Washington, D.C., on February 10, 1954, and grew up in nearby Arlington, Virginia, and went by his birth name, "Jimmy McCorkle", until 1972.

The third of four children, both his parents exposed him and his siblings to music at a young age; his mother played both piano and organ, while his father sang and called square dances.

According to James, he first developed an interest in guitar after seeing Elvis Presley on television at around the age of five.

As early as elementary school he played guitar in bands that performed at school dances, private parties, or variety shows.

He later left college, where he was earning a degree in business administration, to become a full-time musician.

James initially got his start by playing with a number of cover bands in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore areas.

After a time he moved to Los Angeles, California, where he began attending the Dick Grove School of Music and began teaching private guitar lessons.

He began networking with a number of musicians, songwriters, and producers in the California music industry, and picked up several high-profile touring jobs.

James also worked with a number of local original bands, before becoming primarily a studio musician, also at times contributing writing and production.

He operates a private studio, "The Wire," where he does much of his session work and collaborates with other artists.

1980

After becoming active as a session musician in the late 1980s, his discography credits include many contemporary recording artists such as: Avril Lavigne, Liz Phair, Stacie Orrico, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Ashley Parker Angel, Cock Robin, Hilary Duff, Bo Bice, Kevin Gilbert, LeAnn Rimes, Paul Stanley, Alex Band, Lili Haydn, Meat Loaf; and music producers Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, The Matrix, Desmond Child and The Underdogs.

He has played on hit singles that have reached No. 1 worldwide including: "Sk8er Boi", "I'm with You" as well as the Grammy Awards nominated song "Complicated".

He also played on hit singles that reached the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay charts including: "Why Can't I?", "(There's Gotta Be) More To Life", and "No Air", as well as playing guitar & bass on the American Idol Season 4: The Showstoppers CD.

Corky James performed on the soundtrack for the movie Bobby, a Golden Globe Award-nominated historical drama film written & directed by Emilio Estevez and contributed several music cues for the documentary movie More than a Game.

2001

Among the many other soundtracks he's contributed to are the On the Line soundtrack (2001), More than a Game soundtrack (2009), and the X-Men: First Class soundtrack (2011).

He has been awarded over six RIAA gold and platinum CD plaques representing over 10 million certified sales.