James Mercer date of birth:
December 26, 1970
How old is James Mercer?
55
Where was James Mercer born?
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
What is James Mercer nationality?
American
What is James Mercer's occupation?
Singer-songwriter
What genre is James Mercer's work?
Indie rock, Indie pop
What instruments does James Mercer play?
Vocals, guitar, harmonica, bass guitar, drums, percussions, synthesiser, ukulele, banjo, glockenspiel, lap steel, piano, harmonium
Short Biography
James Russell Mercer (born December 26, 1970) is an American guitarist and musician. He is the founder, vocalist, lead singer-songwriter, and sole remaining original member of the indie rock group The Shins. In 2009, Mercer and producer Danger Mouse formed the side project Broken Bells, for which they released a self-titled album in March 2010, followed by After the Disco in 2014. Mercer has also acted, appearing in Matt McCormick's feature film Some Days Are Better Than Others, which premiered in 2010.