Jim Messina (musician)

Jim Messina
Messina in 2009
Background information
Birth name	James Messina
Born	(1947-12-05) December 5, 1947 (age 76) Maywood, California, U.S.
Genres	Country rock, folk rock, Latin rock, soft rock, jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, record producer
Instrument(s)	Guitar, mandolin, dobro, vocals, bass
Years active	1964–present
Formerly of	Jim Messina and His Jesters Buffalo Springfield Poco Loggins and Messina
Spouse(s)	Jenny Sullivan (1970-1980; divorced) Michaela Laza
Website	Official website

James Messina (born December 5, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, singer, guitarist, recording engineer, and record producer. He was a member of the folk rock group Buffalo Springfield, a founding member of the pioneering country rock band Poco, and half of the soft rock duo Loggins and Messina with Kenny Loggins.^[1]