Jim Basnight started recording solo and with the Moberlys in the late 70’s and led a pre-grunge original rock and roll scene in his native Seattle before relocating to NYC in 1980. He’s been working live and releasing records ever since.

Jim has appeared with acts such as the Ramones, the Police, the Romantics, the Band, and Billy Idol. He has shared stages with original members of Blondie, Guns and Roses, Heart, New York Dolls, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Jane's Addiction, REM, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam.