My Morning Jacket was formed in 1998 in Louisville, Kentucky by singer, songwriter and guitarist Jim James (real name: James Olliges Jr).
-Wikipedia
Members:
Jim James - lead vocals, guitars (1998-present)
Tom Blankenship - bass guitar (1998-present)
Patrick Hallahan - drums, percussion (2002-present)
Bo Koster - keyboards, percussion, backing vocals (2004-present)
Carl Broemel - guitars, pedal steel, saxophone, backing vocals (2004-present)
Former:
Johnny Quaid - guitars, backing vocals (1998-2004)
J. Glenn - drums, percussion (1998-2000)
Danny Cash - keyboards (2000-2004)
Chris "KC" Guetig - drums, percussion (2000-2002)
Name Origin:
Jim James' explanation of the name changes from time to time,
but usually it involves him finding a robe with the initials MMJ on it.
From the initials, he thought of the name 'My Morning Jacket'.
From: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genre(s):
Psychedelic rock,
alternative rock,
roots rock,
indie rock,
country rock,
southern rock
Active From: 1998-present