Jim Reilly
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James G. "Jim" Reilly (born 1957) is the second drummer for the Northern Ireland
based punk
band Stiff Little Fingers
, with whom he played from 1979 to 1981. He played on the LPs Nobody's Heroes, Go for It and Hanx
. In 1981 he moved to the United States
, where he played in two bands, Red Rockers
, followed by The Raindogs
. In the late '80s he lived in Boston
and worked as a band manager. He has since moved back to Northern Ireland
. For a time in 2004, he played in SLF tribute band Little Fingers, and later led Jim Reilly's Alternative Soldiers. Reilly is currently in a new band called The Dead Handsomes.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
based punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band Stiff Little Fingers
Stiff Little Fingers
Stiff Little Fingers are a punk rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. They formed in 1977, at the height of the Troubles. They started out as a schoolboy band called Highway Star , doing rock covers, until they discovered punk. They split up after six years and four albums, although they...
, with whom he played from 1979 to 1981. He played on the LPs Nobody's Heroes, Go for It and Hanx
Hanx
Hanx! is a live Punk album by the band Stiff Little Fingers, released in 1980 . Originally intended for the American market to introduce the band before they toured there, it was subsequently released at a budget price in the UK as the band were concerned that a lot of their fans would insist on...
. In 1981 he moved to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, where he played in two bands, Red Rockers
Red Rockers
Red Rockers were a musical band from New Orleans, Louisiana, active from 1979 to 1985. They are best known for their 1983 hit single "China".-Origins:...
, followed by The Raindogs
The Raindogs
The Raindogs were a band formed in Boston, United States around 1985 after several members had disbanded the rock band The Schemers. They combined Celtic and American music to form their own hybrid of rock and roll...
. In the late '80s he lived in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
and worked as a band manager. He has since moved back to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. For a time in 2004, he played in SLF tribute band Little Fingers, and later led Jim Reilly's Alternative Soldiers. Reilly is currently in a new band called The Dead Handsomes.