Jim McGorman
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Born | 1974 (age 49–50) |
Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Genres | Rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, Keyboards, Drums, Vocals |
Website | www |
Jim McGorman (born c. 1974), a native of
Early life
McGorman grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and graduated Cherry Hill High School East, 1992; graduated Berklee College of Music in 1995 with a degree in audio engineering and music production.[1]
Career
He has been musical director for
TV performances include
Regarding the Rockstar TV show house band, he says that he feels his role is a multifaceted one: guitar, keys and singing. "Plus, being a writer/artist myself, I feel that I understand how to work with the singers. From a guitar perspective, I try to capture the original tones of the records we play, from guitars to tunings and effects. Rafa has a unique tone that he really likes, so the more I get the original tones right, the more I think the audience will relate to the performance." [4]
Musical Influences
"Everyone in my family is musical or some sort of performer. My mother was a dancer, and my dad plays piano and sings. My dad, though, really got me going with music. He showed me the beauty of chord changes. Mom was more of a "word writer." I got my love of lyrics from her. I guess you could say I'm very fortunate to have talented and supportive parents. - Started playing piano at six, drums at eight, guitar at 12, and I've been singing since I was born." [5]
McGorman cites a number of popular music influences, including soul music of Gamble and Huff, and the rock of Coldplay and U2.
Discography
This section needs to be updated.(November 2020) |
Year | Album | Artist | Credit |
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1997 | To Make Me Who I Am | Aaron Neville | Guitar |
2001 | Transmatic | Transmatic | Strings |
2002 | Leap of Faith | David Charvet | Vocals (background) |
2003 | Chapter 2 | Jessica Jacobs | Bass, Guitar, Piano, Vocals (background), Producer |
2004 | Borrowed Heaven | The Corrs | Piano, Musician |
2004 | Carencro | Marc Broussard | Organ, Piano, Vocals (background), Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer |
2005 | Rock Star: A Night at the Mayan | Various Artists | Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals |
2005 | Rock Star: INXS (DVD) | Various Artists | Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals |
2005 | Safe in Sound | Jim Boggia | Piano, Tack Piano |
2005 | Unfabulous and More | Emma Roberts | Keyboards, Group Member |
2005 | Something To Fall Back On | Sam Jaffe | Guitars, Keyboards |
2006 | Reach | Warren Barfield | Piano, Guitar (Electric), Organ (Hammond), Vocals (background), Clavinet, Wurlitzer, Tack Piano |
2006 | Dark Horse | Ryan Star | Guitar, Vocals (background) |
2006 | The World is Falling Down | Jamestown Ltd. | Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Guitars, Bass, Producer |
2007 | Poison'd | Poison | Keyboards, Vocals (background) |
2007 | The Best Damn Thing | Avril Lavigne | Rhythm Guitar, Vocals (background) |
2011 | Do The Best with What I Got | Greg Lato | Producer, Songwriting, Guitarist, Keyboards, Bass, Vocals (background) |
2020 | It's Christmas All Over | Goo Goo Dolls | Producer, performer |
References
- ^ Chuck Darrow (July 1, 2006). "Music Man". courierpostonline.com.
- ^ Trent Salter (October 2005). "Jim McGorman of Rock Star: INXS". musicianshotline.com.
- ^ Jim McGorman (January 2007). "From The Paul Stanley Tour - Living the Dream". musicianshotline.com.
- ^ Trent Salter (October 2005). "Jim McGorman of Rock Star: INXS". musicianshotline.com.
- ^ Trent Salter (October 2005). "Jim McGorman of Rock Star: INXS". musicianshotline.com.
- ^ "allmusic web site - Jim McGorman".