Nicky James, born Michael Clifford Nicholls, was a British musician and songwriter.
11 Facts About Nicky James
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Nicky James attended Park Lane School, and at age sixteen moved to Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.
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Soon, Nicky James re-united with former Diplomats in a new group, The Moody Blues 5.
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Nicky James then moved to Philips Records for 1967's "So Glad We Made It".
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In 1972, Nicky James signed to the Moody Blues's Threshold Records, and released two more albums: Every Home Should Have One and Thunderthroat, as well as four further singles, including "Black Dream" in 1972 and "Maggie" in 1976.
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On 20 August 1973, the Nicky James Band recorded for John Peel's radio show on BBC Radio 1.
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Nicky James appeared on solo albums by Moody Blues members Graeme Edge and Ray Thomas, including From Mighty Oaks and Hopes Wishes and Dreams.
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Nicky James co-wrote songs with Allan Clarke of The Hollies and Graham Nash of CSNY.
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Nicky James continued to write and perform well into the 21st century; after relocating to Aldbourne in Wiltshire, he founded Stable Studios and continued his prolific recorded output.
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Nicky James appeared in the 2006 documentary Classic Artists: The Moody Blues, and was working on a new record when he died from complications following a brain tumour, on 8 October 2007.
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Nicky James left a wife, Martine, and children, Sami and Louis.