James Righton (born 1983) is co-vocalist and keyboardist of London based 'new-rave' band Klaxons. 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Klaxons is an English band, currently based in London, with a large underground following. ...
James grew up in Stratford-Upon-Avon with fellow band member Simon Taylor. They were in the band Hollywood Is A Verb together in 2004, alongside members of Pull Tiger Tail, before forming Klaxons with Jamie Reynolds. Pull Tiger Tail are an alternative pop band from London. ...
James attended Stratford-Upon-Avon High School before moving on to study Politics and History at Cardiff University. He then moved to Madrid to teach English, in what he has described as "an endless gap year", but was soon recalled by Simon to join Klaxons. The main building of Cardiff University Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Cardiff University Cardiff University (Welsh: Prifysgol Caerdydd) is a leading university located in the civic centre of Cardiff, Wales. ... Motto: De Madrid al Cielo (From Madrid to Heaven) Location Coordinates: Country Spain Autonomous Community Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid Province Madrid Administrative Divisions 21 Neighborhoods 127 Founded 9th century Government - Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón (PP) Area - Land 607 km² (234. ... Klaxons is an English band, currently based in London, with a large underground following. ...