James McNew

James McNew is an American musician. He has been the bass player for the rock band Yo La Tengo since their 1992 album, May I Sing with Me.[1]

James McNew
James McNew of Yo La Tengo playing in Battery Park, New York City in 2005
Background information
Born (1969-07-06) July 6, 1969
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
GenresIndie rock
Occupation(s)Bass guitarist, musician
InstrumentsBass Guitar
Years active1990–present
Associated actsYo La Tengo

He was previously a member of the band Christmas, being featured on their third album Vortex.[2]

He also has a solo side project, Dump.[1]

The documentary The Parking Lot Movie highlighted McNew's career as a parking lot attendant in Charlottesville, Virginia, prior to his career as a musician.

References

  1. "James McNew | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
  2. Mason, Stewart (1989-01-23). "Christmas - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-04-23.


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