James McNew
McNew playing bass guitar
James McNew of Yo La Tengo playing onstage in 2017
Background information
Born (1969-07-06) July 6, 1969
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
GenresIndie rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Bass Guitar
Years active1990–present
Member ofYo La Tengo
Formerly ofEctoslavia

James McNew is an American musician. He has been the bass player for the rock band Yo La Tengo since their 1992 album, May I Sing with Me.[1]

He was previously a member of the band Christmas, being featured on their third album Vortex.[2]

He also has a solo side project, Dump.[1]

The documentary The Parking Lot Movie highlighted McNew's career as a parking lot attendant in Charlottesville, Virginia, prior to his career as a musician.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "James McNew | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
  2. Mason, Stewart (1989-01-23). "Christmas - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  3. Hausman, Sandy (March 12, 2010). "'Parking Lot': Guys, Cars And The Meaning Of Life". npr.org.


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