My Morning Jacket was formed in 1998 in Louisville, Kentucky by singer, songwriter
and guitarist Jim James (real name: James Olliges Jr).
-Wikipedia
Members:
Jim James vocals, lead and rhythm guitars
(1998present)
Tom Blankenship bass
(1998present)
Patrick Hallahan drums, percussion
(2002present)
Bo Koster keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
(2004present)
Carl Broemel guitar, pedal steel, saxophone, backing vocals
(2004present)
Name Origin:
Jim James' explanation of the name changes from time to time,
but usually it involves him
finding a robe with the initials MMJ on it.
From the initials, he thought of the name 'My Morning Jacket'.
From: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genre(s):
Psychedelic rock,
alternative rock,
roots rock,
indie rock,
country rock,
southern rock
Active From: 1998present