Band/Album: Jeff Beck Group/ Rough & Ready, also anything by the the Beatles.
Movie: Citizen Kane, 2001, The Tingler
Meal/Food: All kinds, mostly Vegetarian Pescatarian these days.
Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Historical Figure: Jesus Christ
Holiday: Halloween
Megadeth solo: Tornado of Souls of course.
Venue: Madison Square Garden
TV shows: “Ozark”, “Better Call Saul”, that kind of stuff.
Hobbies: Photography/Motorcycling
Guitar: Yamaha’s, Alembic’s, Gibson’s, …really, all of them!
Sport: Baseball
Season: Spring
Vacation Spot: Where ever my wheels take me…
Websites: Megadeth.com is a pretty good one.
NOTABLES
Most memorable concert: “Queen”, “Wings” both at Madison Square Garden in the mid 70’s.
What do you like to do to relax while touring: Spending time with my Wife, a day at the beach/park/canyon is always nice.
Occupation if not a musician: Photographer/Cinematographer.
Musical Influences: Absolutely everyone, biggest bass influences are all the guys from the 70’s.
First concert ever seen: Beach Boys/Chicago Madison Square Garden early 70’s.
Fondest memory: Too many, the birth of my Daughter immediately comes to mind.
Advice to other bands/musicians: Make sure you love creating music as much as I do, this can be a gnarly ride.
Most important life lesson: EVERYONE has an interesting life story, don’t prejudge or dismiss people you meet just cause you don’t know their story.
Who would play tou in a movie: My wife likes Brad Pitt so let’s say Brad Pitt.
Morning person or night owl: Depends on my co-ordinates on the planet. I think I’ve shifted to morning person.
Where/when would you go in a time machine: Anywhere in time Jimi Hendrix was playing.
What 3 items would you want with you on a desert island other than food and water: A hotel, with a pool and a sauna.
What is your must-have travel item when you’re on tour: My little Bose Bluetooth Speaker.
What is your favorite part of the process when you’re recording or preparing to record an album: That part where you’re tracking and suddenly you come upon a new creative idea.
GEAR
BASSES
Yamaha Basses (mostly custom based on BB models), Alembic and Gibson Basses
Ashdown James LoMenzo Megadrive, Origin compressors, an assortment of EBS pedals as well as Dunlop/MXR. Darkglass Harmonic Booster, Line6 Helix.
James Lomenzo
DOB: 01/13/1959
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 136lbs.
Eyes: Blue/Hazel
Hair: Blonde
Status: Married
Siblings: Two Brothers
First Band: Sir Donicus
FAVORITES
Band/Album: Jeff Beck Group/ Rough & Ready, also anything by the the Beatles.
Movie: Citizen Kane, 2001, The Tingler
Meal/Food: All kinds, mostly Vegetarian Pescatarian these days.
Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Historical Figure: Jesus Christ
Holiday: Halloween
Megadeth solo: Tornado of Souls of course.
Venue: Madison Square Garden
TV shows: “Ozark”, “Better Call Saul”, that kind of stuff.
Hobbies: Photography/Motorcycling
Guitar: Yamaha’s, Alembic’s, Gibson’s, …really, all of them!
Sport: Baseball
Season: Spring
Vacation Spot: Where ever my wheels take me…
Websites: Megadeth.com is a pretty good one.
NOTABLES
Most memorable concert: “Queen”, “Wings” both at Madison Square Garden in the mid 70’s.
What do you like to do to relax while touring: Spending time with my Wife, a day at the beach/park/canyon is always nice.
Occupation if not a musician: Photographer/Cinematographer.
Musical Influences: Absolutely everyone, biggest bass influences are all the guys from the 70’s.
First concert ever seen: Beach Boys/Chicago Madison Square Garden early 70’s.
Fondest memory: Too many, the birth of my Daughter immediately comes to mind.
Advice to other bands/musicians: Make sure you love creating music as much as I do, this can be a gnarly ride.
Most important life lesson: EVERYONE has an interesting life story, don’t prejudge or dismiss people you meet just cause you don’t know their story.
Who would play tou in a movie: My wife likes Brad Pitt so let’s say Brad Pitt.
Morning person or night owl: Depends on my co-ordinates on the planet. I think I’ve shifted to morning person.
Where/when would you go in a time machine: Anywhere in time Jimi Hendrix was playing.
What 3 items would you want with you on a desert island other than food and water: A hotel, with a pool and a sauna.
What is your must-have travel item when you’re on tour: My little Bose Bluetooth Speaker.
What is your favorite part of the process when you’re recording or preparing to record an album: That part where you’re tracking and suddenly you come upon a new creative idea.
