James calvin wilsey biography
James calvin wilsey biography
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James Calvin Wilsey
Musical artist
James Calvin Wilsey (July 12, – December 24, ) was an American musician. He played bass with San Franciscopunk band the Avengers, but became better known as the lead guitarist for Chris Isaak's band Silvertone.
He featured on Isaak's albums Silvertone,Chris Isaak,Heart Shaped World, and San Francisco Days, and is widely remembered for his distinctive guitar tone and technique, being dubbed the "King of Slow" by fans.[2] After leaving Isaak's band, Wilsey pursued various solo projects while struggling with drug addiction and, toward the end of his life, periods of homelessness.
He died from multiple organ failure related to hepatitis and drug use.[2]
Musical style
Wilsey's Fender Stratocaster and use of reverb, delay and gentle vibrato gave a distinctive sound to Isaak hits such as "Wicked Game" (the opening two-note riff, in his own words, "crystallizes Wilsey's approach") and "Blue Hotel".[3] Produce