JIMMY EAT WORLDS LEAD SINGER AND GUITARIST JIM

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JIMMY EAT WORLD’S LEAD SINGER AND GUITARIST: JIM ADKINS

JIMMY EAT WORLD’S LEAD SINGER AND GUITARIST: JIM ADKINS

Jim Adkins � James Adkins � Born November 10, 1975 � Grew up in

Jim Adkins � James Adkins � Born November 10, 1975 � Grew up in an “LDS home” � Raised in Mesa, Arizona

Jim Adkins starts Jimmy Eat World band… � First album came out in 1994

Jim Adkins starts Jimmy Eat World band… � First album came out in 1994 titled “One, Two, Three, Four. � Jim Adkins was back up vocalist and guitarist. � Became Lead Singer and guitarist in 1999 on the album “Clarity”.

Jim Adkins Life � Jim Is married to Amy Mc. Carthy. � Has one

Jim Adkins Life � Jim Is married to Amy Mc. Carthy. � Has one boy � MTV labeled Jim as the most “Chillest”.

Jim Adkins is featured on eight different records

Jim Adkins is featured on eight different records

Where does inspiration come from? � Life events � Media � Other artist �

Where does inspiration come from? � Life events � Media � Other artist � Experiences � Writing

Sources: � � � � Lyricsfreak. com. 2013. MTV Networks. 24 Feb. 2013 http:

Sources: � � � � Lyricsfreak. com. 2013. MTV Networks. 24 Feb. 2013 http: //www. lyricsfreak. com Allaxess. com. 2011. Allaxess. 24 Feb. 2013. http: //www. allaxess. com Amazon. com. 2013 Amazon. 3 Mar. 2013 http: //www. amazon. com/Jimmy-Eat-World/ Jimmy Eat World Facebook. 29 Jan. 2013. Facebook. 24 Feb. 2013. http: //www. facebook. com/jimmyeatworld

Composition History: “Hear You Me” � Released July 24, 2001 � It runs 4:

Composition History: “Hear You Me” � Released July 24, 2001 � It runs 4: 44 � Appeared in the movie, “A Cinderella Story” � Includes female singer, Rachel Haden � The band’s third most popular song on i. Tunes

Composition History: “ 23” � Released October 19, 2004 � Song runs for 7:

Composition History: “ 23” � Released October 19, 2004 � Song runs for 7: 23 � Longest Jimmy Eat World song to date � Song appears on the show, “One Tree Hil” � Tenth most popular Jimmy Eat World song on i. Tunes � Features seven different guitars

Hear You Me

Hear You Me

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