Jim

Jim White

As many in his family will tell you, it was apparent from the

start that Jim would be a singer. He could sing every word

of BJ Thomas' "Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head" at the

ripe old age of two. Jim credits his parents and their love for

music as being his biggest musical influence as they

introduced him to all kinds of music from the 50's, 60's and

70's, but it was also great acts like the Beatles, Jim Croce,

James Taylor and Paul Simon that gave Jim a strong

appreciation for music. As a result, he began singing in

school choirs at the age of eight and continued through high

school. After his high school graduation, he hooked up with

his friends Rafael Zeno and Tom Fussell and formed an

acoustic trio. The trio, which remained unnamed, performed

at a few parties and church events but was mostly just

something to pass the time and enjoy.

For the few years that followed, Jim spent much of his time

checking out the Richmond and regional music scenes. It

was during this time that Jim met Pat O'Brien. Pat was (and

still is) a very talented musician who shared the same

passion for music that Jim did, and before too long, Pat was

asking Jim to join him on stage for a song or two...and the

(W)rest, as they say, is history.

Birth Date: August 7, 1967 (Yep, I'm 29 and holdin')

Stage Duties: Vocals, percussion, and stage lighting

Off-Stage Duties: Website maintenance, email correspondence, and some public relations

Status: Married

Education: 1999 Graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (Mathematics); 1996 Graduate of John Tyler

Community College; 1985 graduate of Monacan High School � Richmond, VA

Real Job: Senior Help Desk Coordinator at Hunton & Williams, LLP

History: Born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and lived in Waynesboro, VA for a couple of years before arriving in

Richmond.

Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, watching the North Carolina Tar Heels, stargazing, watching a

lightning storm, listening to music, and playing pool

Musical Influences: The Beatles, Paul Simon, Jim Croce, Lyle Lovett, Kenny Loggins, James Taylor, Billy Joel, and

SGGL

Favorite Author(s): Dan Brown, David Baldacci and Dr. Seuss

Favorite Movie(s): The Sting, The Jungle Book (Disney Rules!!!), and Holiday Inn (Bing and Fred...need I say more?)

Favorite Magazine(s): Food & Wine

Favorite TV show(s): Criminal Minds, Lie To Me and Dexter

My Favorite Site(s): Tar Heel Blue; Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; NASA

The Good: close friends, UNC (Go Heels!), barbershop quartets, a good sense of humor, and great audiences

The Bad: tardiness, lame excuses, and bad driving

The Ugly: bad breath (especially when it's mine!) and slow computers

Special Thanks: to Mom, Dad and Karen for your love and support�I could never express enough thanks and love for

all you have done!; to Pat O�Brien, Jane Cooper, Tommy Hughes, Krista Crandall, and Stu Grimes for believing in me

not only musically but also as a friend; to Bob Wengert for putting in so many long hours, for making our job so much

easier, and for being a dear friend!!!; to my wife, Denise, for your friendship, love, and support you have given me and

for allowing me an opportunity to do what I love to do! I love you!; to all my friends (you know who you are) for

staying beside me for all these years; and to all the fans for your loyal support! Thank you!!!