Age, Biography and Wiki
James Cruickshank (James George Watson) was born on 1962 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is a James George Watson, who performed as James Cruickshank was musician musician. Discover James Cruickshank'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 53 years old?
| Popular As |
James George Watson |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
N/A |
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| Birthplace |
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Date of death |
8 October, 2015 |
| Died Place |
Bangalow, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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James Cruickshank Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, James Cruickshank height not available right now. We will update James Cruickshank's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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James Cruickshank Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Cruickshank worth at the age of 53 years old? James Cruickshank’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Australia. We have estimated James Cruickshank's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Musician |
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Timeline
James George Watson was born in 1962 in Melbourne and grew up with two siblings.
His mother, Margaret Cruickshank, was a television actress – he used her last name as his performance name.
He received music lessons and performed classical music while at primary school.
After secondary education he worked as a labourer.
At 23 he relocated to Sydney where he completed a degree course in Communications and started in a band, Gargoyles.
In 1987 Cruickshank, on guitar, keyboards and vocals, was a founding member of Sydney-based indie rock band, Widdershins, along with Greg Appel on vocals and guitar, Peter Timmerman on drums, Barry Turnbull on bass guitar and Juliet Ward on vocals.
They released a full-length album, Ascension, in May 1989 before breaking up later that year.
Cruickshank and Ward then formed Juliet Hammerhead and Friends.
He played with Neil Murray and the Rainmakers during 1989, and was a member of the Blackeyed Susans in 1991, appearing on their extended play, Anchor Me.
He also guested on several releases by Bughouse.
Cruickshank, on keyboards, guitar and backing vocals, joined another Sydney-based indie rock band, the Cruel Sea, in 1989.
Whille attending the group's gigs at the Landsdowne Hotel, he had "started getting up with the band, only to lend the occasional hand on keyboards" before he formally joined.
The line-up included Jim Eliott on drums, Ken Gormly on bass guitar, Tex Perkins on lead vocals, harmonica and guitar and Dan Rumour on guitar.
He also played with Cruel Sea bandmate, Perkins, as a member of the Cruel Three (1992), then Tex Perkins and His Ladyboyz (2008) and appeared on Tex Perkins and the Dark Horses's self-titled album.
As a solo artist he released three albums, Hymn for Her (2003), Hello Human (2007) and Note to Self (2011).
He remained with the Cruel Sea until they broke up in 2003, and reunited with them to tour in 2008 and again in 2010.
Cruickshank released three solo albums through Vitamin Records, Hymn for Her (2003), Hello Human (2007) and Note to Self (2011), and toured nationally to support them.
In 2014 he was diagnosed with bowel cancer and died in the following year, aged 53.
James George Watson, who performed as James Cruickshank (1962 – 8 October 2015), was an Australian musician.
He was the long-term guitarist and keyboardist for indie rock group, the Cruel Sea.
James Cruickshank died on 8 October 2015, a year after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
