Also known as: James, Nicky
Origin: Birmingham, England
Nicky James was born Michael Clifford Nicholls in Tipton, England in 1943, but was based in Birmingham for most of his musical career. In the early 60s, he met up with Denny Laine and played with him in the band Denny & The Diplomats. James and Laine also later played together in the Moody Blues Five, which after James had left, shortened their name to the Moody Blues . In 1965, James fronted his own band named the Nicky James Movement and issued one 45 under that moniker. The "Movement" at one point included future World Of Oz bassist Tony Clarkson as well as future Move drummer Bev Bevan and…