James Stelfox

James Paul Stelfox[1] (born 23 March 1976 in Warrington, England) is an English musician, best known as the bassist for Starsailor. Stelfox produced Kingsway's debut EP with John Kettle.[2]

James "Stel" Stelfox
James Stelfox playing at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2008
Background information
Birth nameJames Paul Stelfox
Born (1976-03-23) 23 March 1976
Warrington, England
GenresAlternative rock
Occupation(s)Bassist, record producer
InstrumentsBass guitar
Years active2001–present
Associated actsStarsailor

Biography

Stelfox first met Ben Byrne ten years prior to Starsailor forming. They became friends since junior school and they went to Leigh Campus of Wigan and Leigh College, where they finally met Barry Westhead and James Walsh.[3]

Stelfox and Byrne started playing in the north west of England for a number of years. After their singer fell ill, James Walsh decided to join them (before, he was on a school choir).[4]

James Stelfox has three children, Ethan, Ella and Joshua. His nieces, Lucy, Amy and Sophie are the best.

Stelfox's musically influenced by Neil Young, Paul McCartney and Massive Attack.[5]

See also

References
  3. "starsailor biography at ssfans.com : the #1 starsailor fansite". Archived from the original on 10 April 2008. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  4. "Starsailor - Biography - Virgin Radio soon to be known as Absolute Radio". Archived from the original on 5 September 2008. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  5. "starsailor whos who? at ssfans.com : the #1 starsailor fansite". Archived from the original on 25 December 2003. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
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