James Reid (New Zealand musician)
James Reid | |
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Reid in 2006 performing at TechFest with The Feelers | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 25 May 1974 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Genres | Rock, pop, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, guitarist, video producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Website | www |
James Charles Gallienne Reid (born 25 May 1974) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, guitarist, and music and video producer, best known as the lead singer in the band The Feelers.
Reid is regarded as one of New Zealand's most successful songwriters and rock musicians, having formed The Feelers in 1992, which became one of the best selling New Zealand musical acts in the country. Reid has also collaborated as a writer with other New Zealand artists including Anika Moa, and was the founder of Broken Records, a former record label.
In November 2013, Reid released his first solo album, entitled Saint. Since then, he has released a number of singles and EPs, including "Back to the Beginning" (2018) and Too Close to the Sun (2020).