Jim Beattie (musician)
Jim Beattie | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Jim Navajo |
| Genres | Indie pop, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1982–present |
James Robertson "Jim" Beattie is a Scottish musician who co-founded Primal Scream and later went on to form Spirea X and Adventures in Stereo.
Biography
Beattie (guitar) formed Primal Scream in 1982 along with Bobby Gillespie.[1] Beattie and Gillespie were the core members of the band until Beattie left after the release of the band's debut album, Sonic Flower Groove in 1987, prompted by other members of the band wanting to take the band in a more 'rock' direction and their relocation to Brighton.[2] During his time in the band Beattie wrote "Velocity Girl", which was included on the NME's C86 compilation.[3] Beattie formed Spirea X with girlfriend Judith Boyle in 1988, the band named after a Primal Scream B-side.[3][4][5] Spirea X split up in 1993, and Beattie and Boyle went on to form Adventures in Stereo with Simon Dine.
Discography
with Primal Scream
Albums
- Sonic Flower Groove (1987), Elevation – UK No. 62
Singles
- "All Fall Down" (1985), Creation
- "Crystal Crescent" (1986), Creation
- "Gentle Tuesday" (1987), Elevation
- "Imperial" (1987), Elevation
with Spirea X
with Adventures in Stereo
see Adventures in Stereo#Discography
References
- ^ Pollock, David (2010) "Chain Reaction: Bobby Gillespie", The List, 16 September 2010, retrieved 2010-11-27
- ^ Taylor, Steve (2004) The A to X of Alternative Music, Continuum, ISBN 0-8264-7396-2, p. 191
- ^ a b Strong, Martin C. (2003) The Great Indie Discography, Canongate, ISBN 1-84195-335-0, p. 462, 994–5
- ^ Larkin, Colin (1998) The Virgin Encyclopedia of Indie & New Wave, Virgin Books, ISBN 0-7535-0231-3, p. 404
- ^ Wolk, Douglas (1997) "On the Verge: Adventures in Stereo", CMJ New Music Monthly, October 1997, p. 18, retrieved 2010-11-27