Isaac James

Gil Cole - guitar

Joel Ekman - drums

John Lillard - bass

History

Isaac James was formed in the summer of 2008 by members Blackie Starks, Gil Cole, Joel Ekman (formerly of grammy nominated Stone Sour), and John Lillard under the name Download. Joel Ekman had originally parted ways with Stone Sour in 2006 to take care of his son, Isaac James Ekman who had been diagnosed with cancer. Isaac soon died, and Joel suggested using Isaac James as the band's name in memory of their son. The band agreed, and in January 2009 the band officially changed the name to Isaac James.

Too Much Horsepower (2008-2009)

After writing heavily in the fall of 2008, Blackie had contacted major label producer and long time friend, Scott Spelbring (The Speaks, Plunge (band), SR-71 (band), Field of Grey (band)) to produce their debut record, Too Much Horsepower. The 5 song EP was recorded in both Scott's studio in Virginia and in Kansas City studio, Cypher Sound with major label producer Aaron Connor (Black Diamond) engineering. Before the EP's release, the buzz about the new band featuring an ex Stone Sour member, started circling the globe and soon after the band would be doing local and international radio and print interviews and secure distribution in major media outlets including media moguls Best Buy and ITUNES

The first single, 'HEY' is currently in regular rotation on several major FM and satellite radio stations with the help of Protocol Entertainment with 'HOME' following.

Shut Up and Listen(2011)

The band's first full length record titled 'Shut up and Listen' was written by Isaac James and produced and Larry Gann and Matt Russo. The album released in April 2011, has already seen several of its tracks make their way to regular FM radio play. The first single off the album is "The Rain".