James LoMenzo

James LoMenzo
LoMenzo performing in 2009
LoMenzo performing in 2009
Background information
Born (1959-01-13) January 13, 1959 (age 65)
OriginBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Bassist
Years active1978–present
Member ofMegadeth, HAIL!
Formerly ofWhite Lion, Black Label Society, Pride & Glory, Slash's Snakepit, David Lee Roth's Band, Lynch Mob, Clockwork, Rondinelli
Websitejameslomenzo.com

James LoMenzo (born January 13, 1959) is an American musician, currently the bassist for thrash metal band Megadeth. LoMenzo was a member of White Lion, performing with them from 1984 to 1991.[1] He was later the bassist for Black Label Society, Slash's Snakepit, David Lee Roth and John Fogerty.[2] LoMenzo was the bassist for Megadeth from 2006 to 2010, and rejoined the band as a touring member in August 2021, before becoming a permanent member again in June 2022.[3][4] Outside music, he is known for being a contestant on the 21st season of the reality television series The Amazing Race.[5]

  1. ^ Prato, Greg. "Biography: White Lion". AllMusic. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  2. ^ Lewry, Fraser (August 11, 2021). "Former Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo rejoins band for Metal Tour Of The Year". Louder. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  3. ^ Concepts, Lucid Design. "Megadeth James LoMenzo Joins Megadeth as Permanent Bass Player". Megadeth. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  4. ^ Childers, Chad (May 31, 2022). "Megadeth Announce Permanent Replacement for David Ellefson". Loudwire. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  5. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (November 19, 2012). "'Amazing Race': James and Abba on Their Stolen Passport and Why They Were in a Limo With a Priest". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 9, 2024.