James McMurtry
James McMurtry (born March 18, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American rock and folk rock/americana singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, and occasional actor (Daisy Miller, Lonesome Dove, and narrator of Ghost Town: 24 Hours in Terlingua). He performs with veteran bandmates Daren Hess, Cornbread and Tim Holt.
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| Born | March 18, 1962 Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Origin | Leesburg, Virginia, United States |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1988–present |
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| Website | jamesmcmurtry |
His father, novelist Larry McMurtry, gave him his first guitar at age seven. His mother, an English professor, taught him how to play it: "My mother taught me three chords and the rest I just stole as I went along. I learned everything by ear or by watching people."
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