James Prime

Jim Prime
Prime with Deacon Blue at the SSE Hydro, 2018
Prime with Deacon Blue at the SSE Hydro, 2018
Background information
Birth nameJames Prime
Born (1960-11-03) 3 November 1960 (age 63)
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland
GenresPop, alternative rock, soft rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Keyboards, piano, acoustic guitar, bass
Years active1979–present

James Prime (born 3 November 1960) is a Scottish musician best known as the keyboard player for rock band Deacon Blue. Prime also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard.[citation needed].