James Yoshinobu Iha


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Last name pronounced: "eee-ha"

Birthdate: March 26, 1968

High School: Elk Grove Village HS

Role in band: Guitarist

Relationships: At one time, James & D'arcy were romantically involved, but now D'arcy is married to Kerry Brown, a member of the band Catherine. James was dating Anna Sui & also modeling for her.

Past bands: The Fads (which turned into Snake Train) & Astro and the Go-Go Girls.

Songs that James has written/co-written & what they are available on:
Ain't No-One Gonna Hurt You (Unknown)
*Believe (1979 Single)
*The Bells (Thirty-Three Single)
*Blew Away (Disarm Smile Single)
*The Boy (1979 6-Track Single)
Country Girl (Double Doors Tape)
Do They Know (Unknown)
*Farewell And Goodnight (Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness)
Good Night (Unknown)
*I Am One (Gish)
I Miss You (Unknown)
Lay Down Your Arms (Unknown)
Lover Lover (Unknown)
*Mayonaise (Siamese Dream)
One and Two (Unknown)
Plume (I Am One Single)
*...Said Sadly (Bullet With Butterfly Wings Single)
Save Me (Unknown)
*Soma (Siamese Dream)
*Take Me Down (Mellon Colliue And The Infinite Sadness)
Tribute To Johnny (Zero EP)
Wave Song (None - Demo from 1991)
Winter (Unknown)
Wonder (Unknown)
You Should Know (Unknown)
* a song that James provided vocals for.

Kewl James Quotes
"After the band has gone, after Billy has gone, after the world has exploded, Iha will still be
rockin."

"And remember, instead of looking at those computer screens, I suggest some form of exercise - masturbation does not count. Get away from DOOM and experience life to the fullest. Just like us."

"All right, that's enough. I want everybody from the front all the way to the back to get off their ass and dance. This is a rock and roll show, not a tea party! Yeah! this is Chicago blues!"

"We are the kings of doom."

"The arduous monkey knows many secrets."

"Some of the clothes I buy, I would never buy them if I wasn't in a band because they look so dumb."

Billy: The one James Iha. He taught that guy from Depeche Mode that dance and he's kind of upset
James: I'm obsessed with David Gahan
Billy: Of course, he taught him the dance while they were having an affair in Alsace Loraine
James: Let's not talk about that alright? There's certain things you don't bring up on stage

Taken from the Church of James Iha:
James Iha was born in a manger in Elk Grove, Illinois on March 26, 1968... the Asian Cat Messiah. His birth was forseen by three wise people... Billy, D'Arcy, and Jimmy. They saw a shining star in the night sky and followed it, for the scriptures said, "A messiah will be born under a secret star that cannot shine. He will be born from a virgin, and his preachings will turn everyone and open their eyes..."

The wise star people brought The Asian Cat three gifts: A dog named Bugg Superstar which he grew to love very much, a Gibson Flying V guitar, and A blue dress which will seduce the world.

The baby James soon grew to be a smashing young lad, and preached in holy temples such as Madison Square Garden and Nassau Colosseum.

The Asian Cat currently resides in Chicago, Illinois, still preaching with his beautiful voice, wonderful hair, and very handsome features. If you ever happen to come across this messiah, be sure to genuflect. Bow you head and ask for his blessings.

Bugg Superstar


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Bugg Superstar is James's dog. James wrote a song for his dog which can be heard on Vieuphoria.

The following message was sent to Listessa on 6/16/97 by SPOdelay@aol.com...
They aren't gone forever! Here's my sister's "Bugg and James" story, modeled
after "Dick and Jane"!!

See Bugg run.
See Bugg run along with James.
Run, Bugg, run!
See James.
See James ride.
See James ride his bike with Bugg.
Ride, James, ride!
See squirrel.
Bugg sees the squirrel.
Can you see the squirrel?
Bugg chases the squirrel.
Chase, Bugg, chase!
See James ride fast!
See squirrel run.
See squirrel run up tree.
See James ride!
Ride, James, ride!
See tree.
See James collide with tree!
Hear James.
Hear James say colorful words.
Ouch, James, ouch!
See ambulence.
Hurry, ambulence, hurry!

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