
James Nelson
Drums & Vocals
James is an accomplished career musician. He has been working professionally in Denver and throughout the region for more than 30 years and has performed at most of the premier venues in town including Red Rocks and the Pepsi Center. James has shared the stage and opened for powerhouse acts ZZ Top, Def Leppard, The Who, The Doobie Brothers, and many more.
Before joining That Eighties Band, James played with several other groups, including with famed DJ's Lewis & Floorwax in their band "The Groove Hawgs". James is currently a professional music instructor specializing in drum, bass, and guitar lessons.