Jim West
In addition to serving as the lead guitarist of "Weird Al" Yankovic's band since
1983, Canadian musician Jim West is a Grammy-winning solo artist specializing in
slack-key guitar instrumentals. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on December 18, 1953,
he began playing guitar at 12 years old, then moved to Florida during his
late-teens to work as a professional sideman. After moving to Los Angeles in the
early 1980s, he began performing with "Weird Al" Yankovic, initially joining the
comedy-pop musician for his 1983 tour. He then joined Yankovic for the recording
of the 1984 album "Weird Al...
OverjoyedPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
Ah Vybz Called KushJim West
I'm Getting Sentimental over YouPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
Autumn LeavesPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
AppitizahJim West
GoneJim West
OverjoyedPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
4:30
Ah Vybz Called KushJim West
2:31
I'm Getting Sentimental over YouPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
4:01
Autumn LeavesPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
4:53
AppitizahJim West
3:44
GoneJim West
3:21
