(1957-07-12)July 12, 1957[1] Logansport, Indiana, U.S.
Died
December 24, 2018(2018-12-24) (aged 61) Los Angeles, California[2]
Genres
Punk rock, rock and roll, rockabilly, instrumental rock
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Guitar
Years active
1977–2018
Labels
Lakeshore Records
Musical artist
James Calvin Wilsey (July 12, 1957 – December 24, 2018) was an American musician. He played bass with San Francisco punk band the Avengers, but became better known as the lead guitarist for Chris Isaak's band Silvertone. He featured on Isaak's albums Silvertone,Chris Isaak,Heart Shaped World, and San Francisco Days, and is widely remembered for his distinctive guitar tone and technique, being dubbed the "King of Slow" by fans.[2] After leaving Isaak's band, Wilsey pursued various solo projects while struggling with drug addiction and, toward the end of his life, periods of homelessness. He died from multiple organ failure related to hepatitis and drug use.[2]
^"Happy Birthday, Jimmy Wilsey!". Telecaster Guitar Forum. 12 July 2007. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
^ abcMichael Goldberg (28 January 2019). "The 'King of Slow': Remembering Guitarist James Calvin Wilsey". Rollingstone.com. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
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