Jamie James (born August 4, 1953) is a Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known for his roles in DQ And The Sharks and Steppenwolf.
The first, titled The Kingbees, (released March 1980) featured the James-penned hit "My Mistake" (#81 on Billboard Hot 100 chart).
The second album, titled The Big Rock, was released in March 1981 and also spawned national touring, a performance on Dick Clark's American Bandstand and a cameo role in the movie The Idolmaker.
In the late 1980s, James hooked up with noted actor Harry Dean Stanton to form a unique musical ensemble which performed until the year 2000.
James resides in Los Angeles, where he formed a new record label with friend and business partner Fred Wehba.