| James Bourne Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 69 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 13, 1983 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Eye Color | Blue |
James Bourne is an English singer, songwriter, producer, and musician is renowned for co-founding the multi-million-selling pop rock band, Busted (2000-2005; 2015-Present). Among the band’s most popular songs are You Said No, Year 3000, 3am, Who’s David, What I Go To School For, Sleeping with the Light On, Crashed the Wedding, etc. In addition to Busted, James has also been a member of Son of Dork (2005-2008), McBusted (2013-2015), and his solo project Future Boy (2009-2012).Â
Born Name
James Elliot Bourne
Nick Name
Future Boy, JB, Jimmy, Jimmy B
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Rochford, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
He studied at Thorpe Hall School, an independent fee-paying school located in Southend-on-Sea.
Furthermore, he went on to attend Morgan Academy of Performing Arts in Essex followed by the South East Essex College to study music technology. But, he dropped out at 17 to pursue a career in music.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer
Family
- Father – Peter Bourne
- Mother – Maria Bourne
- Siblings – Melissa Bourne (Sister), Nick Bourne (Brother), Chris Bourne (Brother)
Net Worth
In 2023, James Bourne’s net worth was $1.5 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Genre
Pop Rock, Pop Punk, Pop Electronic, Synth Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass Guitar, Keytar, Keyboard, Percussion
Labels
- Mercury Records
- Universal Island Records
- Sic Puppy
- Warner Chappell Music
- East West Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
69 kg or 152 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Bourne has dated –
- Kara Tointon (2002-2005)
- Gabriela Arciero (2006-2014)
- Emily Canham (2018-2023)
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Mole on his neck
James Bourne Favorite Things
- Film – Back to the Future (1985)
Source – IMDb
 James Bourne Facts
- He got interested in music after finding out about Michael Jackson while watching The Simpsons in elementary school.
- James owns his own record company called SicPuppy Records. Moreover, he is also the owner of a skating and apparel company called SicPuppy.
- Michael Jackson’s iconic album Bad (1987) was the first CD he ever bought.
- James picked up the name ‘Son of Dork’ for his second band from a scene in the film, Problem Child (1990).
- He has written musicals such as Loserville: The Musical! and Out There: The Musical in collaboration with his friend and composer, Elliot Davis.
- He is close friends with the musician Tom Fletcher, who is the founder and lead vocalist of a pop rock band called McFly.
- In his career, James has written songs for the Backstreet Boys, Boyzone, Jonas Brothers, The Saturdays, McFly, Pixie Lott, 5 Seconds Of Summer, The Vamps, etc.
- In 2004, he helped write songs such as 5 Colours In Her Hair and Obviously for McFly;Â both of which peaked at the UK Singles Chart upon their release.
- In 2013, Bourne along with fellow Busted member Matt Willis joined members of McFly to form the supergroup, McBusted. They released their eponymous debut album in 2014 and it was certified ‘Gold’ by the BPI before the group disbanded in 2015.
- As a solo artist, Bourne has released albums such as Safe Journey Home in 2020 and Sugar Beach in 2022.
- In December 2023, James was rushed to the hospital after being bitten by a black widow spider. Fortunately, he had fully recovered after some time.
Featured Image by James Bourne / Instagram
