Colin James
Known to be one of Canada’s leading guitarists, Colin is able to navigate through different genres such as blues, rock, jazz and swing. Catching the eye of master guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan at just 18 years old, he was asked to open for him in Saskatoon and eventually the United States. He then released his first album, Colin James, in 1988 introducing classic hits like “Why’d you lie?” and “Five Long Years”. The album exceeded sales of 100,000, breaking the Canadian record for most albums sold on a release day. From there, Colin James hit the ground running making a name for himself among a wide variety of genres. In his 30-year career, he has won multiple awards including Juno’s for Single of the Year and Best Male Artist as well as Blues Album of the Year. His most recent album, Miles to Go, has charted internationally and picked up multiple Maple Blues Awards, showcasing that this Saskatchewan native’s music journey is just getting started. Colin now lives in British Columbia and the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame is proud to induct him into the Hall.
