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.
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.
