Jim Reilly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jim Reilly
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Jim Reilly
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| Birth name | James G. Reilly |
| Born | 9 May 1957 |
| Origin | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Genres | Rock, punk rock |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Associated acts | Stiff Little Fingers, Red Rockers, The Raindogs, Little Fingers, Jim Reilly's Alternative Soldiers, XSLF |
James G. Reilly (born on May 9, 1957) is a talented drummer from Northern Ireland. He is best known for being the second drummer for the famous punk band Stiff Little Fingers. He played with them from 1979 to 1981.
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Early Career with Stiff Little Fingers
Jim Reilly joined Stiff Little Fingers, a popular punk band, in 1979. Punk rock is a fast and energetic type of rock music. During his time with the band, Jim helped create some of their well-known albums.
Famous Albums
Jim played drums on three important albums for Stiff Little Fingers:
- Nobody's Heroes
- Go for It
- Hanx
These albums helped make the band very popular in the punk music scene.
Moving to the United States
In 1981, Jim decided to move to the United States. There, he continued his musical journey and joined new bands.
New Bands in America
After moving, Jim played drums for two different bands:
- Red Rockers
- The Raindogs
He spent time playing music and exploring new sounds with these groups.
Life as a Band Manager
Later in the 1980s, Jim lived in Boston. He took on a new role, working as a band manager. This meant he helped other music groups with their careers and performances.
Return to Northern Ireland
After living in the United States, Jim Reilly moved back to his home in Northern Ireland. He continued to be involved in music.
Playing in Tribute Bands
In 2004, Jim played for a while in a band called Little Fingers. This band was a "tribute band," meaning they played songs by Stiff Little Fingers to honor them.
Leading New Projects
Jim later led his own band called Jim Reilly's Alternative Soldiers. After that, he joined another new band known as The Dead Handsomes.
XSLF and Recent Music
In July 2013, Jim Reilly teamed up with Henry Cluney. Henry was also a former member of Stiff Little Fingers. They started playing live shows together under the name XSLF. They performed as a three-person group with Ave Tsarion.
