New update from Harry!

© nc & harry james june 2003

12th February 2008
Make sure you check out the gig updates this month, as well as Bad Influence there's an Xcom gig and Thunder play Childline Rocks which has a not-to-be-missed lineup.

Also this month, Don Airey’s album “A Light In The Sky” is due for release on 22nd February,featuring Harry on drums (on 3 songs), the one and only Chris Childs on bass (3 tracks). The line-up of rock vocalists includes one Danny Bowes (you might know him, he's not bad) but they will all pale into comparison when Harry opens his pipes and lets rip with a stunning lead vocal on a track called "Rocket to the Moon". Oh yes, pre-order it now...

18th October 2007
Rumour has it that our Harry might be heading oop north in the very near future to start work on a third Shadowman album... nice! Watch this space for more details.

19th June 2007
Dear all
Had a great time on the Magnum tour. Thanks for all your support and hope to do it all again one day soon.
Looking forward to the festival season with Thunder, the trip out East in September, and the UK tour with Thunder later this year. Happy Days!!
Don’t forget to come and see me with Bad Influence too.
Make sure you come back here soonbecause there maybe one or two other exciting projects in the pipeline!
More to follow...
See ya soon
Harry
x

23rd May 2007
Magnum, Manchester Academy 2, 23/05/07. nc, nc's dad and dtm loved Magnum, had a few birthday drinks then got turfed out by a security man (how rude!). But he couldn't defeat my evil powers and it was all alright in the end.

12th September 2006
Harry's busy with quite a few bits and bobs, check out the tourdates page for more information and the (stop press) updated pictures page (wahey!) for some related visual delights.

Keep em peeled when you're flicking through Classic Rock as you might see a familiar figure painted up Henry Rollins stylee. Don't think about it too deeply (you'll go mad) just revel in the build-up to the Thunder tour in November and the excitement of the brand new forthcoming Thunder album - Robert Johnson's Tombstone. Click here for full details, sound clips and release info malarky. Lovely.

22nd August 2006
Harry and Chris are to play a special one off acoustic show with good friends Al Vosper (Chris de Burgh band) and Ray Brown (Illegal Eagles) on Wednesday 4th October at Riga Music Bar in Southend. A CD is planned to commemorate the show. For more details go to www.rigamusicbar.co.uk

29th July 2006
It all went a bit Spinal Tap at a recent Bad Influence gig - no really! David Kaff, who played "Viv Savage" the keyboard player in the legendary This is Spinal Tap, has been popping along to see the odd Bad Influence show during visits to London from California, which was nice.

Right click here to save a video message to the world from Viv Savage of Spinal Tap - BLIMEY! (6mb file, might take a bit to download)

11th June 2006 AN EXCLUSIVE UPDATE FROM HARRY...

Hello you?
Thought I'd say a few words at this very exciting time. The World Cup Finals have started, a new Thunder album is being recorded, and the weather is currently blisteringly hot. I'm a very happy chappy! Lots of stuff been going on including a triumphant return for Thunder to the "Monsters of Rock" at the Milton Keynes Bowl-it was truly a great day for me and the chaps. Fantastic gig and gave me the chance to dress up in my England kit. You may be interested to know (or not) that my England shirt is being auctioned for charity at the forthcoming Gransden Blues and Soul festival on 1st July. It has not been washed so sorry about that!! Bit smelly! I will be appearing there with Don Airey and there'll be some special guest appearances. It will be fabulous!!

Dates are confirmed for Thunder in November which is all very exciting and a new release is due around that time. The new CD is sounding bloody marvellous even at this stage and Thunder fans will not be disappointed. There'll be a DVD release just before then which was shot in Japan when we visited in February 2006. I've watched it a few times now, and it has some great musical moments-it is also incredibly funny. You have to see it!

At the end of March 06, I was asked to play in the Ian Gillan Band. It was indeed an honour to be asked and to play in such a great band, for a great cause, and at the infamous Royal Albert Hall. Highlight of the set for me was to play "Black Night" with Ian and Roger Glover. Fabulous bass player and a very nice man indeed, as is Ian Gillan. I grew up listening to Deep Purple as a small boy (jumpers for goalposts) so it was a special occasion for me.

I have a new drum kit and I had a host of people commenting on how great it sounded and looked. It was supplied by the good people at Pearl and I'm over the moon!!

There's more gigs coming up with Bad Influence and Magnum are set to record their next studio album-more news as and when I know what's going on?? I am also making an appearance at The Henley Regatta Ball with my old mucker Dave "Bucket" Colwell at the end of June-that'll be a bit of a hoot....what? Pass the Pims...

I could go on but I won't..
Cheers
Harry

2nd May 2006
Here's a pic (© George Chin) of Harry playing nicely with the other boys at the Royal Albert Hall. The gig night was a huge success with the Royal Albert Hall sold out in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Harry performed with Ian Gillan and his friends Roget Glover, Dean Howard, Steve Morris (Shadowman), Michael Lee Jackson, Richard Cottle and Sim Jones. Most of the band appears on Ian Gillan's new CD "Gillans Inn" due for release any day now.

8th March 2006
Gigs page updated with details of a special gig at the Royal Albert Hall, a tribute night for Tommy Vance in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust on 31st March 2006. Harry will appear with Ian Gillan and Friends. (I can't make it waaaaah - nc).

Another announcement this week, the eagerley awaited release of the second Shadowman album. "Different Angles" will be available on 17th March 2006. Shadowman features Steve Overland (FM) on lead vocals, Steve Morris (Heartland) on guitars and two lovely gentlemen called Harry and Chris on drums and bass (wahey!). And they must've done alright, this from a shiny review of the album at rockunited.com

"...they show their claws halfway through the album in the song "In the Shadows" that is one of the highlights of the album with a thick drum-bass groove to drive the entire track"

For more information visit Escape Music then go and buy it!

7th February 2006
Some updates on the Gigs page, Thunder Norwich date rescheduled and Bad Influence gigs in March.

How much fun was Manchester? Friday 3rd Feb 2006, best Thunder gig for ages (and they weren't bad before!!). Full house, top form and a brilliant setlist. Me, Dad and Dan were up for a bit of a session (no easy task at the packed Academy bar) and after a few vodkas nc came out to play! We said "alright love" to Harry and Dad got Harry's autograph for mother of nc...


...it was that kind of evening, very funny indeed. All topped off with a bit of rock celebrity spotting ("Who's that big bald bloke Claire?" erm duh "It's Fish from Marillion Dad!") and Dan got to meet Toby Jepson.

HARRY HARRY HARRY HARRY HARRY HARRY!

Updated the gear section with a graphic of Harry's kit and it looks like the second Shadowman album Harry and Chris did last July isn't too far from a release date so stay tuned!

and back by popular request (!)...

ANDY
ANDY
ANDY
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17th October 2005
Gigs updated and article from Drummer Magazine added - click here. Eeee it's getting chilly oop north - does that mean it's nearly time for the Thunder Christmas Show yay!!

20th August 2005
Things are getting busy busy busy again. Get glued to the tours page, lots of updates with Thunder, Bad Influence and out playing with Chris Childs at some Don Airey gigs this month! Don't miss out!

Bad Influence have released their amazing new album "Closer". It's gone down as well as their stonking set at the launch party so if you haven't already got a copy - ARE YOU DAFT LOVE? Get to the official Bad Influence website and get it ordered.

On yer bike mate...
Fun and games with the Hawk Kawaski Superbike team again, The Official Thunder Website will be running a competition to win a day out at Donnington in the Paddock (rock translater: "backstage") as guests of Thunder and Hawk Kawasaki. Thunder will also perform at the final Superbike meeting of the season at Brands Hatch in October and Harry will guest with the support band which features some of the Hawk staff (N.B. this may not be an entirely serious performance!). Check out the tours page for more details and keep em peeled for more info as we get it. Also from the Hawk team, their TV Hawk Speed Series which is currently on Men and Motors channel, features loads of Thunder in the soundtrack. This is going to be made into a DVD (out later in the year) and will feature a special section of all things Thunder. Ace. All helps towards the world domination bid as well of course.

14th July 2005
Harry has been oop North this week at the studio in Runcorn recording the new Shadowman album with Steve Morris, Steve Overland and our Chris Childs. Everyone is very pleased with the recording and I can't wait for it to be released - watch this space! (mental note for nc - don't get tiddly with drummers in Runcorn again on a school night). We also had a very rock n roll conversation about Flash Wipes but that would just be too much excitement for one update!

This month Harry is featured in Drummer Magazine (July Issue #21) - get your copy now. Very exciting!!

New Thunder tourdates announced for Jan/Feb 2006, check out the tourdates page for more details and as always, you can catch Harry with Bad Influence.

24th May 2005
Quick update from Harry, v.busy with gigs and dashing off with Thunder for the German dates. Check out the tours page for new added dates and watch this space for news of a new Shadowman album, recording should start soon!

25th March 2005
Oh no! Due to Mr Bowes being poorly, the last UK date of the Thunder tour and the European dates have all had to be re-arranged - bit of a scheduling nightmare for our H. The biggest nightmare being a clash with the Magnum tour so now Harry can't go out and play with the Magnum boys in April (I'm gutted and Father of nc is even more gutted!). Magnum have a stand in drummer for the tour (visit their website for full details). Harry is really really really disappointed and is sorry for any inconvenience caused, there's just no other way round this one. Boo sob wah. You'd better have a look at the tours page, there's been a few changes.

13th February 2005
Here's a pic from Harry's trip oop north (REALLY north, bonnie Scotland!). From left to right, it's our Chris Childs, Keith Airey, Don Airey, Mr James and Robert "is my hair ok" Hart. They're stood in front of the famous "Jim Baxter" statue in Scotland (Don and Keith are big fans!).

7th December 2004
Ooooh it's all go here! Much excitement last week when Thunder entered the UK Top 40 (on BBC Radio One and everything!) at number 27 with the fantastic single "I Love You More than Rock and Roll". This was an amazing achievement down to the band obviously being rather smashing but also thanks to a good dose of fan power. Brilliant!

Harry's reported in this week that he's a very busy boy. Toudates lined up with Magnum and Thunder for 2005 (check out the gigs page), preparation for the (sold out!) Thunder Christmas Party, a live DVD in the pipeline with Magnum and out and about gigging with Bad Influence (you lucky Southern people!) who are also working on their next studio album. Also a big hello to all the new faces he met on the recent arena tour with Deep Purple. This tour converted even more fans to the Thunder camp and was a huge success overall. Hopefully every one has recovered by now (I've almost got rid of my cheshire cat style grin!).

I might put a festive picture on the front page but I'm totally not wishing anyone happy christmas yet. Grrrr.

nc x x

16th September 2004
Magnum appeared at the hugely successful Party in the Paddock, an event in aid of charity organised by Bernie Marsden (of Whitesnake, M3 and in his own right fame!). Performances also came from Nikkie Murray, M3, Bernies Blues Band, the Mickey Moody Band and an all star finale. Visit the Party in the Park Website for full details.

5th April 2004
Few adjustments to the tourdates page, click here. Looks like Harry will have a busy day in Derby and there's a cheeky rumour that he might not necessarily be banging things at the guitar show on May 8th - worth the trip down there!

30th March 2004
Hot news! Harry will appear on the debut album of an exciting artist called Kate Aumonier. The tracks he recorded with Kate are "Medusa Let Go", "Here I Am" and "Laugh As You Fall". It takes a little while to load but she has a really sexy website, visit it and keep your eyes peeled for the album release. The samples on the site sound v.good indeed.

Rhythm section mate Chris Childs has released an album "The Stand". The Stand is centered around Thunder bass player Chris Childs and Illegal Eagles vocalist Ray Brown. Chris produced and co-wrote all the material playing bass, guitar and keyboards on the album. Full track listing for 'Moon And The Sun' is as follows:

Up To You . Peaceful Land . Don't Stop . Remember . Make A Man Of Me . I Want Your Love . Moon And The Sun . Queen . Tell Me . Song For Stephen

The album is available from Townsend and you can also visit The Stand website.

24th March 2004
The new Magnum album called "Brand New Morning", featuring Harry on drums, will be released on 30th August 2004. There's already a festival date lined up for June but watch this space for more Magnum news and some tourdates! You can also visit the Magum website.

23rd March 2004
Hot news today, Thunder will join Deep Purple on tour in November!! Peter Frampton and one other band (TBC) will also join them for a 9-date arena tour. Get yourself to the gigs page NOW!!

18th March 2004
Gigs updated! Have you got the new live Thunder album yet? If not, get yourself to the Thunder website immediately!

OUT NOW! The Shadowman album, released this month, get it ordered!

"Land of the Living", on Escape Music features Harry James alongside FM's Steve Overland and Heartland's Steve Morris. Oh and some bloke called Chris Childs (ha!). I was lucky enough to hear a sneak preview of some of the tracks and they were a bit good! Track listing: Those Days Are Gone - Medicine To Me - Touched By An Angel - Gypsy Heart - Land of the Living - Shelter Me - Count Me Out - How Does It Feel - Waiting For the Good Times - Wild Waters - Silver Lining

It's ACE!

23rd February 2004
The Harry/Chris/Morris/Airey and that other bloke Gillan thing is now postponed until after June. Boooo. Because of the small matter of some Deep Purple gigs (!).

Thunder and Magnum movements (Harry going to Bang his Head in Germany or something), check out the gigs page.

7th February 2004
Hot news just in from Harry - he and Chris will be teaming up with Steve Morris (from the recent Shadowman project), Sir Don Airey and only Ian Gillan!!! How excited am I!? The gigs will be sometime in June, more details when we have them, watch this space.

Anyone off to "The Quids" gig on the 22nd, please note that the band will be on between 4pm and 7pm so don't be late cos you'll miss 'em.

And I missed a cracking Bad Influence gig last weekend at the Grey Horse? Cracking thanks to the Loonies apparently? You jammy things, see you soon.

love nc x

15th January 2004
Alright you lot?!

Happy New Year, hope you had a good one. Another busy year coming up so I thought I'd update you....

Just finished recording the new Magum album "Brand New Morning" which should be out by May/June to coincide with a tour. I'm really happy with it, it all sounds fantastic and looking forward to another road trip Magnum style (see you there?). Dates will be announced first on the Official Magnum Website.

As per the front page, the Shadowman album is due out before the end of the month and features Steve Overland(ex FM) Steve Morris(Heartland) and The one and Only Chris Childs! It's the one featured on this news page last year when we recorded it oop north - well worth getting hold of a copy it's a good one.

Much Thunder activity - album being written, touring being planned - keep an eye on the Thunder website for further details. And Lotus - blimey! Read all about it here.

As busy as ever with Bad Influence, got some big do's coming up and hope to record a studio album later this year - for news and gigs updates click here.

There maybe a visit from Graham Bonnet this year so keep your eyes peeled for news of the Bonnet/Sir Don Airey band getting back together for some dates and the legendary "Lend Us a Quid" are to play two shows in February featuring Dave "Bucket" Colwell on guitar (Bad Company/The Jones Gang etc), see the gigs page for more details.

See you soon!

Harry

11th September 2003
Harry is back on banging form and very pleased to be there! Yay! And look here....
HAWK KAWASAKI COMPETITION!!!!
On September 28th, at Donington Park Derbyshire, Hawk Kawasaki will take to the grid for the last British Superbike round of 2003. And Thunder will be there to see all the action. And as the racing finishes, the party starts! Would you like to join us? If the answer is “Yes!” then get stuck into our latest competition. One lucky lucky person will win a pair of tickets to join us for the day, enjoy Hawk VIP Hospitality and then be part of the biggest end of season party ever seen. And to cap it all, you will be part of a select audience as Thunder play a short acoustic set to get the party started! To enter, you must answer each of the questions below by visiting the relevant website or looking up the correct answer elsewhere. Then go back to the Hawk site and click the email link, sending your answers, plus a tie-breaker to Hawk Kawasaki. Please put a contact telephone number or your email so we can let you know if you win! Remember, there can be only one (and the person they decide to bring with them!), so good luck!
Questions:
1. What is the first line from “Loser”?
If you don’t know, go and buy the album at Thunder's official website
2. What is the total of all three Hawk Kawasaki rider numbers when added together?
If you're not sure have a look at the Hawk Kawasaki Website
3. What football club does Harry support? www.harryjames.info
There might be a little clue to that one somewhere on this site!
The tie-breaker:
In a maximum of ten words, explain “Why I should be the lucky, lucky person who gets two passes to come and see Thunder and Hawk at Donington” Closing date is 6pm Friday the 19th September 2003. Winner will be notified by telephone on Monday 22nd September 2003. Judges decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into. Travel and accommodation are NOT provided. If winning entrants wish to enjoy a drink at the end of season party we recommend that the winner arranges suitable accommodation.

21st August 2003
It's all been quiet lately as Harry has been a bit under the weather but normal programming resumes and he should be back in action at a Bad Influence gig near you next month. Check out their official site for gig details. I'm THAT excited!

In the meantime, Harry sends out thanks and big love to everyone who has been in touch with get well wishes etc over the last few months. Harry has used his time out wisely and can now expertly edit fonts, colours and even add wallpapers in his emails! ;o) x

4th June 2003
Big competition news from Hawk Kawasaki...
Hawk Kawasaki/Thunder Competition
Spend a day with the band at the action packed Brands Hatch British Superbike Championship
Thunder and Hawk Kawaski have teamed up to offer the chance of a lifetime. One lucky, lucky person will win two VIP passes to come and spend the day with Thunder at the Brands Hatch round of the British Superbike Championship on June 22nd. The day includes full hospitality and lunch, paddock passes, the chance to meet Hawk Kawasaki stars Glen Richards, Scott Smart and Lee Jackson and a Thunder goody bag. “How can I win this stupendous prize?” You cry. Easy. Answer these three questions by checking out each of the following websites.
1) What would be Luke Morley’s Desert Island Discs? THUNDER WEBSITE
2) Who is Glen Richards Chief Technician? HAWK KAWASAKI WEBSITE
3) THE ANSWER IS ON THIS SITE SOMEHWERE!!! - What was Harry’s first gigging band called?
Go back to the Hawk site, download and print off the form and send it to us at:
Thunder Hawk Competition
PO Box 6855
Market Harborough
Leics
LE16 9WX
Please include a stamped addressed envelope. No SAE, no prize. Then hold your breath and we’ll contact the winner for a top day out! The closing date is Tuesday 17th June 2003, winners will be announced via the websites Wednesday 18th. Good Luck!!!

3rd June 2003
New look site launched, and it's all official!