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Harry James (drummer)

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Gary Milton James, popularly known as 'Harry' James (born 14 December 1960 in England) is the drummer for the melodic rock band Magnum, although he is better known as the drummer for the English hard rock band Thunder.

James began playing drums at age 8, following in the footsteps of his father. He played his first gig in his early teens.

Popular with rock fans as much for his cheerful persona as for his powerhouse drumming, he was previously a member of 1980s group Terraplane, who also featured future Thunder members Luke Morley and Danny Bowes.

He also played drums with London blues-rock act Bad Influence and has played a guest appearance playing drums for UK the prog rock band Breathing Space.