Music has been a part of Jim's life since a young age when he was forced to join choir by his Mother Kathleen (of course, for this he is eternally grateful!)... Jim has been singing in bands since high school where he was lead vocalist for the group "Triad". Singing the songs of his musical heroes (Led Zeppelin, Rush, Yes, Heart to name a few...) soon became a passion that has indeed stayed with him to present day.

Jim was lead vocalist and lyricist for the group "Arch Angel" from the mid 80's to early 90's. Arch Angel enjoyed some success in regards to popularity and even some airplay in the Illinois/Wisconsin area. This inspired the group to move to Hollywood and "go for it"! Jim enjoyed some success with the group in California as well, receiving some local airplay and gracing the stages of the infamous "Sunset Strip" clubs the Roxy as well as the Whisky A Go-Go and Gazarrie's...

After Arch Angel disbanded Jim took a hiatus from the rock world to pursue musical theater. He has appeared several times in local productions of "Jesus Christ Superstar" in which he has played the parts of both Jesus and Judas (not at the same time of course). Jim also has studied Opera under Maria D'Albert in Chicago and has performed several Arias under her direction at the Theater Building on Michigan Ave.. Other groups Jim has performed with in the new millennium include "Deja Groove", "Lindholm", "Close to the Edge" (a Yes tribute band) and most recently "ARENA".

Jim has many vocal inspirations but among his favorite are: Jon Anderson (Yes), Ann Wilson (Heart) Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) and Steve Walsh (Kansas).