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James Whild Lea (born 14 June 1949) is an English musician who played bass in Slade from their inception until 1992. As well as co-writing most of the group's songs, he occasionally played keyboards, piano, violin and guitar and sang backing vocals. == Career == === Early life === Lea was born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, on 14 June 1949. Influenced by French jazz-violinist Stéphane Grappelli, Lea's first musical love was the violin which he began playing aged 10. His... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jim Lea first charted in 1971 with Coz I Luv You.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 62 UK Top‑75 entries, including 16 Top‑10 placements, including 6 number‑ones.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Rock the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.