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Jimmy BainScottish bass guitarist
Date of Birth: 19.12.1947
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Rainbow and Harlot
- Post-Rainbow Collaborations
- Wild Horses and Dio
- World War III and Solo Project
- Later Years and Death
Early Life and Career
Jimmy Bain was born in Scotland and began his musical journey in local bands. After emigrating with his family to Vancouver, he played with Street Noise.
Rainbow and Harlot
In 1974, Bain returned to London and briefly played with The Babys before joining Harlot. In 1975, Ritchie Blackmore recruited him for Rainbow, where he played on the album "Rising." However, Blackmore dismissed Bain abruptly in 1977.
Post-Rainbow Collaborations
After leaving Rainbow, Bain collaborated with John Cale and Ian Hunter.
Wild Horses and Dio
In the early 1980s, Bain formed Wild Horses with Brian Robertson, Clive Edwards, and Neil Carter. The band released two albums before Robertson's departure. Bain expanded Wild Horses into a quintet, but it soon disbanded. In 1982, Ronnie James Dio invited Bain to join his new project, Dio, where he co-wrote many songs.
World War III and Solo Project
In 1989, Dio disbanded and Bain struggled with alcoholism and drug abuse. In 1989, he formed World War III with vocalist Mandy Lion, releasing a self-titled album before disbanding in 1991. In the mid-1990s, Bain planned to release a solo album titled "Bain," but it remained unfinished.
Later Years and Death
Jimmy Bain passed away on January 23, 2016, from lung cancer and pneumonia.
