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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Jim Gillette
| name = Jim Gillette
| image =
| image =
| caption =
| caption =
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = James Gillette
| birth_name = James Gillette
| alias = Jimmy Jill, Jim Gillette
| alias = Jimmy Jill
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|11|10}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|11|10}}
| origin = [[Beatrice, Nebraska|Beatrice]], [[Nebraska]], [[United States|USA]]
| origin = [[Beatrice, Nebraska]], U.S.
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| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[glam metal]], [[progressive metal]], [[hard rock]]
| instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]]
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| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy Metal]]<br>[[Glam metal]]<br>[[Progressive metal]]<br>[[Hard rock]]
| occupation = Singer
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 1986–Present
| years_active = 1986–present
| label = JLRG, RLS<br />Rhino
| associated_acts = [[Nitro (band)|Nitro]], [[Tuff (band)|Tuff]], [[Michael Angelo Batio]], [[Lita Ford]], [[Organ Donor]], [[Slut]]}}
| associated_acts = [[Nitro (band)|Nitro]], [[Tuff (band)|Tuff]], [[Michael Angelo Batio]], [[Lita Ford]], [[Organ Donor]], [[Slut]]}}


'''James "Jim" Gillette''' (born November 10, 1967) is an [[United States|American]] [[Singing|singer]], notable for being the frontman of [[glam metal]] band [[Nitro (band)|Nitro]]. Originally a member of the band [[Tuff (band)|Tuff]], Gillette released a solo album in 1987 and then formed Nitro with [[shred guitar|guitarist]] [[Michael Angelo Batio]].
'''James''' "'''Jim'''" '''Gillette''' (born November 10, 1967) is an American singer, known for being the frontman of [[glam metal]] band [[Nitro (band)|Nitro]]. Originally a member of the band [[Tuff (band)|Tuff]], Gillette released a solo album in 1987 and then formed Nitro with [[shred guitar|guitarist]] [[Michael Angelo Batio]].


==Biography==
== Biography ==
Jim Gillette began singing as a teen, having been exposed to heavy metal through a local skating rink. His goal was to have a higher range than [[Rob Halford]]. He went through extensive opera training and developed his own method. Jim Gillette started his career in [[Phoenix, Arizona]] with a band called Slut. He sang on their demo tape entitled "Perversion for a Price". Jim heard about a band called Tuff that needed a singer, so he immediately auditioned and then joined the band. Tuff released two demos, "Knock Yourself Out", and "J'lamour Demo". It was during this time that he also dabbled at guitar, keyboard, harmonica, and various percussion instruments, though he never pursued them seriously, rather working on improving his singing.
Gillette began singing as a teen, having been exposed to heavy metal through a local skating rink. His goal was to have a higher range than [[Rob Halford]]. He went through extensive opera training and developed his own method. He started his career in [[Phoenix, Arizona]] with a band called Slut, singing on their demo tape titled "Perversion for a Price". Gillette heard about a band called Tuff that needed a singer, so he immediately auditioned and then joined the band. Tuff released two demos, "Knock Yourself Out", and "J'lamour Demo". It was during this time that Gillette also dabbled at guitar and harmonica, though he never pursued them seriously, rather working on improving his singing.


Jim left Tuff to go to Hollywood. At a beach party, he met guitar virtuoso Michael Angelo Batio and they soon formed the band Nitro. Jim and Michael recorded ''Proud To Be Loud'' in 1987. Nitro's first live show led to their record deal with [[Rhino Records]].
Gillette left Tuff to go to Hollywood. At a beach party, he met guitar virtuoso Michael Angelo Batio and they soon formed the band Nitro. They recorded ''Proud To Be Loud'' in 1987. Nitro's first live show led to their record deal with [[Rhino Records]].


In 2001, Jim formed Organ Donor with Chris Campise, James Johnson, and Jesse Mendez. Their first album, The Ultra-Violent, which featured Jim Gillette on vocals with guest appearances by his wife [[Lita Ford]], guitarist Michael Angelo, and David Ezrin. Following the release of The Ultra-Violent in 2001, Jim Gillette left the band. Chris Campise took over on vocals and the band recorded Better Off Dead in 2003. The band continues on as a three-piece.
In 2001, Gillette formed Organ Donor with Chris Campise, James Johnson, and Jesse Mendez. Their first album, The Ultra-Violent, featured Gillette on vocals with guest appearances by [[Lita Ford]], who was his wife at the time, guitarist [[Michael Angelo Batio]], and David Ezrin. Following the release of The Ultra-Violent in 2001, Gillette left the band. Chris Campise took over on vocals and the band recorded Better Off Dead in 2003.


In 2009, Jim appeared as a back-up vocalist and producer on Lita Ford's new album, [[Wicked Wonderland (album)|Wicked Wonderland]].
In 2009, Gillette appeared as a back-up vocalist and producer on [[Lita Ford]]'s new album, ''[[Wicked Wonderland (album)|Wicked Wonderland]]''.


==Selected discography==
== Selected discography ==


===with Slut===
=== with Slut ===
*1986: ''Demo'' ([[Extended play|EP]])
*1986: ''Demo'' ([[Extended play|EP]])
#"Car Sex" &ndash; 1:57
#"Car Sex" – 1:57
#"Back to the City" &ndash; 2:17
#"Back to the City" – 2:17
#"Dolls of Lust" &ndash; 2:22
#"Dolls of Lust" – 2:22
#"Don't Touch My Hat" &ndash; 4:13
#"Don't Touch My Hat" – 4:13
#"Dr. Monster" &ndash; 2:23
#"Dr. Monster" – 2:23
#"He's a Whore" &ndash; 2:40
#"He's a Whore" – 2:40
#"Lipstick Lover" &ndash; 2:29
#"Lipstick Lover" – 2:29
#"Perversion for a Price" &ndash; 2:14
#"Perversion for a Price" – 2:14


#"Jimmy Jill" &ndash; Lead Singer
Jimmy Jill – Lead Singer
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Rich Kid – Guitarist
#"Ttam Silver" &ndash; Bassist
Ttam Silver – Bassist
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#"Rich Kid" &ndash; Lead Guitarist
#"Guy Dolly" &ndash; Drummer
Guy Dolly – Drummer


===with Tuff===
=== with Tuff ===
*1986: ''Knock Yourself Out'' ([[Extended play|EP]])
*1986: ''Knock Yourself Out'' ([[Extended play|EP]])
#"Candy Coated" &ndash; 2:45
#"Candy Coated" – 2:45
#"Dressed for Dancing" &ndash; 2:41
#"Dressed for Dancing" – 2:41
#"Forever Yours" &ndash; 2:28
#"Forever Yours" – 2:28
#"Glamour Girls" &ndash; 3:38
#"Glamour Girls" – 3:38


*1986: ''J'lamour Demo'' ([[Extended play|EP]])
*1986: ''J'lamour Demo'' ([[Extended play|EP]])
#"Bang Bang" &ndash; 2:52
#"Bang Bang" – 2:52
#"Candy Coated" &ndash; 2:45
#"Candy Coated" – 2:45
#"Dressed for Dancing" &ndash; 2:41
#"Dressed for Dancing" – 2:41
#"Forever Yours" &ndash; 2:28
#"Forever Yours" – 2:28
#"Glamour Girls" &ndash; 3:38
#"Glamour Girls" – 3:38
#"Ooh Aah" &ndash; 2:51
#"Ooh Aah" – 2:51


===Solo===
=== Solo ===
*1987: ''Proud to Be Loud''
*1987: ''Proud to Be Loud''
#"When the Clock Strikes 12" &ndash; 4:31
#"When the Clock Strikes 12" – 4:31
#"Head On" &ndash; 4:10
#"Head On" – 4:10
#"Angel in White" &ndash; 4:29
#"Angel in White" – 4:29
#"Flash of Lightning" &ndash; 5:00
#"Flash of Lightning" – 5:00
#"Proud to Be Loud" &ndash; 4:40
#"Proud to Be Loud" – 4:40
#"Never Say Never" &ndash; 3:13
#"Never Say Never" – 3:13
#"Nitro (Guitar Solo)" &ndash; 1:31
#"Nitro (Guitar Solo)" – 1:31
#"Red Hot Rocket Ride" &ndash; 3:55
#"Red Hot Rocket Ride" – 3:55
#"Make Me Crazy" &ndash; 2:41
#"Make Me Crazy" – 2:41
#"Show Down"4:02
#"Show Down" – 4:02
#"Mirror Mirror" &ndash; 5:33
#"Mirror Mirror" – 5:33


===2003 bonus tracks===
=== 2003 bonus tracks ===
#<li value="12">"Bitch on My Back" &ndash; 2:54
#<li value="12">"Bitch on My Back" – 2:54
#"Organ Donor" &ndash; 3:35
#"Organ Donor" – 3:35
#"Out of Time" &ndash; 3:30
#"Out of Time" – 3:30
#"Six Feet Deep" &ndash; 2:51
#"Six Feet Deep" – 2:51
#"Dr. Monster" &ndash; 2:22
#"Dr. Monster" – 2:22


===with Nitro===
=== with Nitro ===
*1988: ''[[1988 Demo Tape]]''
*1988: ''1988 Demo Tape''
#"Freight Train" &ndash; 4:45
#"Freight Train" – 4:45
#"Prisoner of Paradise" &ndash; 4:21
#"Prisoner of Paradise" – 4:21
#"Heaven's Just a Heartbeat Away" &ndash; 3:59
#"Heaven's Just a Heartbeat Away" – 3:59
#"Nasty Reputation" &ndash; 4:36
#"Nasty Reputation" – 4:36


*1989: ''[[Long Way from Home Single Promo]]''
*1989: ''Long Way from Home Single Promo''
#"Long Way from Home LP" &ndash; 5:20
#"Long Way from Home LP" – 5:20
#"Long Way from Home Single" &ndash; 3:52
#"Long Way from Home Single" – 3:52


*1989: ''[[Freight Train Single Promo]]''
*1989: ''Freight Train Single Promo''
#"Freight Train Single" &ndash; 3:55
#"Freight Train Single" – 3:55


*1989: ''[[O.F.R. (album)|O.F.R.]]''
*1989: ''[[O.F.R. (album)|O.F.R.]]''
#"Freight Train" &ndash; 3:56
#"Freight Train" – 3:56
#"Double Trouble" &ndash; 3:59
#"Double Trouble" – 3:59
#"Machine Gunn Eddie" &ndash; 6:44
#"Machine Gunn Eddie" – 6:44
#"Long Way from Home" &ndash; 5:27
#"Long Way from Home" – 5:27
#"Bring It Down" &ndash; 3:10
#"Bring It Down" – 3:10
#"Nasty Reputation" &ndash; 4:44
#"Nasty Reputation" – 4:44
#"Fighting Mad" &ndash; 3:45
#"Fighting Mad" – 3:45
#"Shot Heard 'Round the World" &ndash; 4:07
#"Shot Heard 'Round the World" – 4:07
#"O.F.R." &ndash; 5:06
#"O.F.R." – 5:06


*1991: ''[[Nitro II: H.W.D.W.S.]]''
*1991: ''[[Nitro II: H.W.D.W.S.]]''
#"I Want U" &ndash; 4:11
#"I Want U" – 4:11
#"[[Cat Scratch Fever (song)|Cat Scratch Fever]]" ([[Ted Nugent]]) &ndash; 3:36
#"[[Cat Scratch Fever (song)|Cat Scratch Fever]]" ([[Ted Nugent]]) – 3:36
#"Crazy Love" &ndash; 3:42
#"Crazy Love" – 3:42
#"Hot, Wet, Drippin' with Sweat" &ndash; 3:28
#"Hot, Wet, Drippin' with Sweat" – 3:28
#"Boyz Will B Boyz" &ndash; 3:28
#"Boyz Will B Boyz" – 3:28
#"Turnin' Me On" &ndash; 3:47
#"Turnin' Me On" – 3:47
#"Don't Go" &ndash; 4:05
#"Don't Go" – 4:05
#"Makin' Love" &ndash; 4:33
#"Makin' Love" – 4:33
#"Take Me" &ndash; 4:00
#"Take Me" – 4:00
#"Johnny Died on Christmas" &ndash; 3:47
#"Johnny Died on Christmas" – 3:47
#"Hey Mike" &ndash; 0:53
#"Hey Mike" – 0:53


*1999: ''[[Gunnin' for Glory]]''
*1999: ''[[Gunnin' for Glory]]''
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| headline =
| extra_column = Performer
| extra_column = Performer
| writing_credits = yes
| title1 = Freight Train
| title1 = Freight Train
| writer1 = [[Michael Angelo Batio|Michael Angelo]], Jim Gillette
| writer1 = [[Michael Angelo Batio|Michael Angelo]], Jim Gillette
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*2001: ''[[Carnivore Soundtrack]]''
*2001: ''Carnivore Soundtrack''
#"Freight Train Demo" &ndash; 4:27
#"Freight Train Demo" – 4:27


*2003: ''[[Hollywood Hairspray Volume 2]]''
*2003: ''Hollywood Hairspray Volume 2''
#"B.O.M.B. Also Called (Do You Wanna)" &ndash; 3:20
#"B.O.M.B. Also Called (Do You Wanna)" – 3:20


===with Organ Donor===
=== with Organ Donor ===
*2001: ''The Ultra Violent''
*2001: ''The Ultra Violent''
#"Organ Donor" &ndash; 3:36
#"Organ Donor" – 3:36
#"Ultra Violent" &ndash; 5:55
#"Ultra Violent" – 5:55
#"Bone Saw" &ndash; 3:36
#"Bone Saw" – 3:36
#"Six Feet Deep" &ndash; 2:57
#"Six Feet Deep" – 2:57
#"Breathless" &ndash; 4:02
#"Breathless" – 4:02
#"Hypnotized" &ndash; 4:30
#"Hypnotized" – 4:30
#"Guilty" &ndash; 4:24
#"Guilty" – 4:24
#"Bed Of Nails" &ndash; 4:08
#"Bed Of Nails" – 4:08
#"Last Rites" &ndash; 3:04
#"Last Rites" – 3:04
#"My Fist" &ndash; 4:12
#"My Fist" – 4:12


===Released Music Videos===
=== Released Music Videos ===
#"Freight Train (1989)" &ndash; 3:55
#"Freight Train (1989)" – 3:55
#"Long Way From Home (1989)" &ndash; 5:20
#"Long Way From Home (1989)" – 5:20
#"Cat Scratch Fever (1992)" &ndash; 3:36
#"Cat Scratch Fever (1992)" – 3:36


===Unreleased Music Videos===
=== Unreleased Music Videos ===
#"Boyz Will Be Boyz (Supposed To Be Released 1993)" &ndash; 3:30
#"Boyz Will B Boyz (1993)" – 3:30


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== External links ==
==References==
{{Reflist}}

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==External links==
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=1115 metal-archives.com]
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=1115 metal-archives.com]
*[http://www.tuffcds.com tuffcds.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20190504083057/http://www.tuffcds.com/ tuffcds.com]
*[http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S2KILQ amazon.com]
*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S2KILQ amazon.com]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080513153817/http://www.rmaxinternational.com/murdock/murdock52.html RMAX International Magazine interview]
*[http://www.myspace.com/litaford myspace.com/litaford]
*[http://www.litaxx.tv litaxx.tv]
*[http://www.facebook.com/litaford facebook.com/litaford]
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*[https://web.archive.org/20080513153817/http://www.rmaxinternational.com:80/murdock/murdock52.html RMAX International Magazine interview]



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Latest revision as of 10:02, 21 July 2023

For the American football player, see Jim Gillette (American football).
Jim Gillette
Birth nameJames Gillette
Also known asJimmy Jill
Born (1967-11-10) November 10, 1967 (age 57)
OriginBeatrice, Nebraska, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, glam metal, progressive metal, hard rock
OccupationSinger
Years active1986–present

James "Jim" Gillette (born November 10, 1967) is an American singer, known for being the frontman of glam metal band Nitro. Originally a member of the band Tuff, Gillette released a solo album in 1987 and then formed Nitro with guitarist Michael Angelo Batio.

Biography

[edit]

Gillette began singing as a teen, having been exposed to heavy metal through a local skating rink. His goal was to have a higher range than Rob Halford. He went through extensive opera training and developed his own method. He started his career in Phoenix, Arizona with a band called Slut, singing on their demo tape titled "Perversion for a Price". Gillette heard about a band called Tuff that needed a singer, so he immediately auditioned and then joined the band. Tuff released two demos, "Knock Yourself Out", and "J'lamour Demo". It was during this time that Gillette also dabbled at guitar and harmonica, though he never pursued them seriously, rather working on improving his singing.

Gillette left Tuff to go to Hollywood. At a beach party, he met guitar virtuoso Michael Angelo Batio and they soon formed the band Nitro. They recorded Proud To Be Loud in 1987. Nitro's first live show led to their record deal with Rhino Records.

In 2001, Gillette formed Organ Donor with Chris Campise, James Johnson, and Jesse Mendez. Their first album, The Ultra-Violent, featured Gillette on vocals with guest appearances by Lita Ford, who was his wife at the time, guitarist Michael Angelo Batio, and David Ezrin. Following the release of The Ultra-Violent in 2001, Gillette left the band. Chris Campise took over on vocals and the band recorded Better Off Dead in 2003.

In 2009, Gillette appeared as a back-up vocalist and producer on Lita Ford's new album, Wicked Wonderland.

Selected discography

[edit]

with Slut

[edit]
  • 1986: Demo (EP)
  1. "Car Sex" – 1:57
  2. "Back to the City" – 2:17
  3. "Dolls of Lust" – 2:22
  4. "Don't Touch My Hat" – 4:13
  5. "Dr. Monster" – 2:23
  6. "He's a Whore" – 2:40
  7. "Lipstick Lover" – 2:29
  8. "Perversion for a Price" – 2:14

Jimmy Jill – Lead Singer Rich Kid – Guitarist Ttam Silver – Bassist Guy Dolly – Drummer

with Tuff

[edit]
  • 1986: Knock Yourself Out (EP)
  1. "Candy Coated" – 2:45
  2. "Dressed for Dancing" – 2:41
  3. "Forever Yours" – 2:28
  4. "Glamour Girls" – 3:38
  • 1986: J'lamour Demo (EP)
  1. "Bang Bang" – 2:52
  2. "Candy Coated" – 2:45
  3. "Dressed for Dancing" – 2:41
  4. "Forever Yours" – 2:28
  5. "Glamour Girls" – 3:38
  6. "Ooh Aah" – 2:51

Solo

[edit]
  • 1987: Proud to Be Loud
  1. "When the Clock Strikes 12" – 4:31
  2. "Head On" – 4:10
  3. "Angel in White" – 4:29
  4. "Flash of Lightning" – 5:00
  5. "Proud to Be Loud" – 4:40
  6. "Never Say Never" – 3:13
  7. "Nitro (Guitar Solo)" – 1:31
  8. "Red Hot Rocket Ride" – 3:55
  9. "Make Me Crazy" – 2:41
  10. "Show Down" – 4:02
  11. "Mirror Mirror" – 5:33

2003 bonus tracks

[edit]
  2. "Bitch on My Back" – 2:54
  3. "Organ Donor" – 3:35
  4. "Out of Time" – 3:30
  5. "Six Feet Deep" – 2:51
  6. "Dr. Monster" – 2:22

with Nitro

[edit]
  • 1988: 1988 Demo Tape
  1. "Freight Train" – 4:45
  2. "Prisoner of Paradise" – 4:21
  3. "Heaven's Just a Heartbeat Away" – 3:59
  4. "Nasty Reputation" – 4:36
  • 1989: Long Way from Home Single Promo
  1. "Long Way from Home LP" – 5:20
  2. "Long Way from Home Single" – 3:52
  • 1989: Freight Train Single Promo
  1. "Freight Train Single" – 3:55
  1. "Freight Train" – 3:56
  2. "Double Trouble" – 3:59
  3. "Machine Gunn Eddie" – 6:44
  4. "Long Way from Home" – 5:27
  5. "Bring It Down" – 3:10
  6. "Nasty Reputation" – 4:44
  7. "Fighting Mad" – 3:45
  8. "Shot Heard 'Round the World" – 4:07
  9. "O.F.R." – 5:06
  1. "I Want U" – 4:11
  2. "Cat Scratch Fever" (Ted Nugent) – 3:36
  3. "Crazy Love" – 3:42
  4. "Hot, Wet, Drippin' with Sweat" – 3:28
  5. "Boyz Will B Boyz" – 3:28
  6. "Turnin' Me On" – 3:47
  7. "Don't Go" – 4:05
  8. "Makin' Love" – 4:33
  9. "Take Me" – 4:00
  10. "Johnny Died on Christmas" – 3:47
  11. "Hey Mike" – 0:53
No.TitleWriter(s)PerformerLength
1."Freight Train"Michael Angelo, Jim GilletteNitro3:58
2."Shot Heard 'Round the World"Angelo, GilletteNitro4:05
3."Long Way from Home"Angelo, GilletteNitro4:58
4."Prisoner of Paradise"Angelo, GilletteNitro4:18
8."Nasty Reputation"Angelo, GilletteNitro4:45
9."Heaven's Just a Heartbeat Away"Angelo, GilletteNitro3:55
10."Gunnin' for Glory"Angelo, GilletteNitro3:36
  • 2001: Carnivore Soundtrack
  1. "Freight Train Demo" – 4:27
  • 2003: Hollywood Hairspray Volume 2
  1. "B.O.M.B. Also Called (Do You Wanna)" – 3:20

with Organ Donor

[edit]
  • 2001: The Ultra Violent
  1. "Organ Donor" – 3:36
  2. "Ultra Violent" – 5:55
  3. "Bone Saw" – 3:36
  4. "Six Feet Deep" – 2:57
  5. "Breathless" – 4:02
  6. "Hypnotized" – 4:30
  7. "Guilty" – 4:24
  8. "Bed Of Nails" – 4:08
  9. "Last Rites" – 3:04
  10. "My Fist" – 4:12

Released Music Videos

[edit]
  1. "Freight Train (1989)" – 3:55
  2. "Long Way From Home (1989)" – 5:20
  3. "Cat Scratch Fever (1992)" – 3:36

Unreleased Music Videos

[edit]
  1. "Boyz Will B Boyz (1993)" – 3:30
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