Jimmi Ward

Jimmi Ward has been rockin' the music scene in the SF Bay Area for years, playing with such well known acts as Meantime, Hell `n' Back, Lust, Agony Sweet, Pigs, Dammit Jim, RaiderHed, The Particles, Gator Alley Band, Hot For Teacher, and the Alameda All Stars. Jimmi's musical roots run long and deep. His grandfather helped form and played the guitar for The Sons of the Pioneers, and his mother is a fantastic singer. Jimmi realized his musical talent at the very early age of 5 while playing trumpet and piano, which he continued playing until he picked up a guitar at the age of 10; the rest is history. His musical influences include the likes of KISS, Rush, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple, Steve Vai, Y&T, Miles Davis, Yngwie Malmsteen and Van Halen. His musical tastes span far and wide, across many musical oceans! Jimmi first began playing gigs with The Alameda All Stars in the early 90's. Through his association with the AAS, his already well-established Rock n' Roll bass chops have further blossomed to the point where he has become a truly gifted funk, R&B and blues bassist. He also contributes to the All Stars' vocal blend with his "spot on" harmonies, as well as adding an entertaining dynamic to all AAS "live" shows with his energetic stage movements and happy demeanor.

Jimmi proudly uses the following gear:

Ernie Ball Music Man basses and strings
Gibson Basses
Ampeg SVT amplification
Nady Wireless systems, cables, microphones

Album Credits

RaiderHed
The 12th Man (2003)
'Til I'm Dead (2002)

The Particles
inHumanity (2002)

Toys For Tots
Compilation Benefit CD (1998)

Hell 'N' Back
Supremacy (1993)

Meantime
Meantime (1983)

Movie Credits

RaiderHed DVD "Invade Candlestick Park" (2004)

Raider Parking Lot (2004)

Raider Nation: "The Movie" (2003)