Jim Reid

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Jim Reid
Reid with Jesus and Mary Chain in 2018
Background information
Birth name	James McLeish Reid
Born	(1961-12-29) 29 December 1961 (age 62) East Kilbride, Scotland
Genres	Alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1983–present
Labels	Creation, Blanco y Negro, Sub Pop, Planting Seeds, Outafocus, House of Records

James McLeish Reid (born 29 December 1961) is a Scottish singer/songwriter and the lead singer for the alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain, which he formed with his elder brother and guitarist William Reid in 1983.^[1]