James Christian
Acting
Biography
James Christian is an American musician and songwriter who is perhaps best known for being the frontman of the band House of Lords. He is married to singer Robin Beck, with whom he has a daughter, Olivia. Christian began his musical career in the early 1970s, playing for various bands in the Connecticut club circuit, until being recruited by Jasper Wrath. By 1977, they released two albums for MGM Records before disbanding. Christian and some of his bandmates from Jasper Wrath then formed the band Eyes. In 1978, Eyes release the album, We're In It Together, which spawned a single he penned called "Candle in the Window." The single was so successful that he was invited by composer Judithe Randall to come to Los Angeles. After meeting Paul McCartney and Wings guitarist Laurence Juber among others, Christian decided to stay in California. In 1987, he auditioned to join Quiet Riot after Kevin DuBrow left, but lost the position to Paul Shortino. He eventually joined the band LA Rocks. When their bassist left and was replaced by Chuck Wright, Wright introduced Christian to Gregg Giuffria. After a meeting with Gene Simmons, Christian replaced David Glen Eisley and the new group called House of Lords were born from the ashes of Giuffria. In 1993, House of Lords disbanded after three albums and Christian received an offer to join Manic Eden, but turned it down. After singing on Pata's self-titled album, he joined Tommy Aldridge and Tim Bogert on a November 1993 tour of Japan backing the guitarist. Christian's solo album, Rude Awakening, was released in 1995. After touring in support of the album, Christian went on a hiatus. In 2004, Christian returned to music, balancing his solo career and House of Lords.
Known For
Recorded on October 21st 2012, when Fiona took to the stage at Firefest IX, to perform a mix of noew material and the classics. Her band (with the exception of backing vocalist Garret Wall) had also been on stage the day before, performing with Robin Beck, including James Christian of House Of Lords. Full Setlist: Loved Along The Way, Broken, Ain’t That Just Like Love, Treat Me Right, Keeper Of The Flame, Hang Your Heart On Me, Hearts Of Fire, Talk To Me, Shadows Of The Night
Fiona: Live At Firefest IX
Recorded live at Firefest IX, at Nottingham's Rock City, on October 20th 2012. Setlist: "If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)" (Bonnie Tyler cover), "Don't Lose Any Sleep" (John Waite cover), "Hold Back the Night", "Save Up All Your Tears" (Bonnie Tyler cover), "That All Depends (On What You Do Tonight)", "Tears in the Rain", "The One", "Hide Your Heart" (KISS cover), "First Time", "Follow You" (Glen Burtnick cover)
Robin Beck: Live at Firefest IX
House of Lords appeared at Nottingham's Rock City to play their first UK show since 1989, as the headline act for 2005's Firefest II. James Christian struggled through the pain barrier after a recent accident to play the set, including performing on the guitar, after having fallen off a ladder and broken his wrist only days before. Much of the set was devoted to their debut, with some exceptional musicianship from the likes of Lanny Cordola and Chuck Wright, with other tracks and closing with a Whitesnake cover. Setlist: "Sahara", "Chains of Love", "Love Don't Lie" (Stan Bush cover), "Pleasure Palace", "Talkin' 'Bout Love", "Edge of Your Life", "Mind Trip", "All Is Gone", "The Rapture", "I Wanna Be Loved", "Can't Find My Way Home" (Blind Faith cover), "Slip of the Tongue"