James Mercer Musical artist

James Russell Mercer (born December 26, 1970) is an American guitarist and musician. He is the founder, vocalist, lead singer-songwriter and sole remaining original member of the indie rock group The Shins. In 2009, Mercer and producer Danger Mouse formed the side project Broken Bells, for which they released a self-titled album in March 2010, followed by After the Disco in 2014. Mercer has also acted, appearing in Matt McCormick's feature film Some Days Are Better Than Others, which premiered in 2010.

Personal facts

James Mercer
Birth dateDecember 26, 1970
Birth place
Hawaii , Honolulu , United States
Hometown
New Mexico
Albuquerque New Mexico
United States

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Musical artist

Career started1997
associated musical artist
The Shins
Broken Bells
Sparklehorse
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Indie pop
Indie rock
instrument
Banjo
Bass guitar
Drum kit
Guitar
Harmonica
Percussion instrument
Piano
Lap steel guitar
Glockenspiel
Ukulele
Singing
Pump organ
Synthesizer
record label
Transgressive Records
Sub Pop

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