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James McNew

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James McNew has been the bass player for the rock band Yo La Tengo since their 1992 album May I Sing With Me. He was previously a member of Christmas on their third album Vortex. He also has a solo side project, Dump. The documentary The Parking Lot Movie highlights McNew's career as a parking lot attendant in Charlottesville, VA prior to his career as a musician.

Known for

Yo La Tengo: Live at Primavera Sound, Barcelona
2024
Yo La Tengo: Hanukkah 2019 - Night One
Yo La Tengo: Hanukkah 2019 - Night One
2019
Other Music
Other Music
2019 • Self
Yo La Tengo Live at National Sawdust
2018
The Parking Lot Movie
The Parking Lot Movie
2010 • Self
Galaxie 500: Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste
Galaxie 500: Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste
2004 • Himself
The Book of Life
The Book of Life
1998 • The Salvation Army Band
I Shot Andy Warhol
I Shot Andy Warhol
1996 • Party Band Member

Full filmography

The Book of Life
The Book of Life
1998 • The Salvation Army Band
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I Shot Andy Warhol
I Shot Andy Warhol
1996 • Party Band Member
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James McNew – Biography, Known For & Filmography