JIM MAXWELL – LEAD DRUMMER, BACKING VOCALS… Jim has played drums since the age of five. He has performed with several well-known bands including Valor (see video ‘Didn’t I’ on YouTube). His music preferences include an extremely wide range of bands (the Beatles, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Judas Priest). His style has been highly influenced by great drummers such as Buddy Rich, Billy Cobham and Neil Peart. He is an active member of the San Francisco chapter of the Recording Arts Academy and is also an active voting member of the Grammys.