Biography of Colin James

Colin Munn grew up in Canada listening to folk and the blues. After learning the penny whistle and mandolin, he quit school and formed a band, the Hoo Doo Men. When he was 19, Munn moved to Vancouver and joined the Night Shades. They played around the area, but, desiring a solo career, Munn changed his name to Colin James and signed with Virgin/EMI. The fastest-selling debut in Canadian history, his 1988 self-titled album was followed by 1990's Sudden Stop and Colin James and the Little Big Band in 1993. ~ John Bush