James Lesslie (musician)

Infobox musical artist


Name = James Lesslie
Background = khaki
Birth_name = James Lesslie
Origin = UK (Jersey/London)
Born = 1981
Genre = Folk, rock, indie, country
Occupation =
Years_active = 1999 -
Instrument = Guitar
Vocals
Piano
Bass
First_album = It's a Wide, Wide Sea
Latest_album = As Fools We Are
Notable_albums =
Notable songs = When We Fell Through the Ice
Label = Organ Grinder Records
Associated_acts = The Mules, Fireworks Night
URL = [http://www.organgrinderrecords.com Official website]

James Lesslie is the singer, guitarist and songwriter in Fireworks Night, and the bassist in The Mules. Both bands are signed to the Organ Grinder Records label.

Lesslie's image, and the nickname "Les", form the design on a popular cult t-shirt on the alternative music scene.

Sources

* [http://www.organgrinderrecords.com/bands.cfm/bandID/1/band/Fireworks%20Night Fireworks Night page on www.organgrinderrecords.com]

* [http://www.timeout.com/london/music/features/1799.html Time out interview with The Mules]