James Robert Williamson (born October 29, 1949) is an American guitarist, songwriter, record producer and electronics engineer. He was a member of the iconic proto-punk rock band The Stooges, notably on the influential album Raw Power and in …

Official website of James Williamson, born October 29, 1949 in Castroville, Texas: American guitarist, songwriter and record producer best known for his contribution to the protopunk rock band Iggy and the Stooges.

May 15, 2015 · Guitarist James Williamson is most famous for his work on the incendiary “Raw Power” album — James, of course, being lead Stooge in Iggy and the Stooges. But he’s also on the latest Stooges album “Ready to Die,” and he is the producer of one of Iggy’s most underrated solo albums “New Values,” from 1979.

Nov 17, 2015 · Allow me a brief fanboy moment here: James Williamson, guitarist on one of the most influential records of the last 40 years, bought me tamales. He’s played on many records, but Iggy and the Stooges’ 1973 album Raw Power will forever be the headline in …

Jun 24, 2013 · James Williamson may very well be one of rock's most enigmatic guitarists—a “forgotten boy," if you will. As lead guitarist for iconic proto-punk band the Stooges in the early 1970s, he helped pioneer a new, rawer music that would heavily influence future legends such as the Sex Pistols' Sid Vicious, Johnny Marr, Kurt Cobain, the Red Hot ...

Nov 25, 2024 · James Robert Williamson, born on October 29, 1949, in Castroville, Texas, is an American guitarist, songwriter, record producer, and electronics engineer. Renowned for his influential role in the proto-punk band The Stooges, particularly on their seminal album Raw Power, Williamson’s career seamlessly bridges the realms of music and technology.

Sep 9, 2020 · Joining Pop and The Stooges in 1970, Williamson would offer significant songwriting contributions to the band’s 1973 album, Raw Power. Going onto to work with The Stooges until their split, Williamson would also team with Pop for solo works including 1977’s Kill City and 1979’s New Values.

Oct 11, 2018 · James Williamson’s simple, violent rhythm work, searing leads, and iconic raunchy distortion on “Search and Destroy”—and all of the Stooges’ Raw Power—helped light the fuse and inform the sound of the punk rock revolution as it was ripe to explode.

May 17, 2018 · James Williamson Opens Up About His Final Years As A Stooge And His Disdain For David Bowie

James Robert Williamson (born 29 October 1949 in Castroville, Texas) is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer best known for his contribution to the protopunk rock band Iggy & The Stooges.