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Jimmy started his music career early in the 80's with the Northern Rhode Island band, Legacy, along with brothers Mike and Dave Pereira, Jim Legare, Mickey Chapdelaine, and eventually Brian Cooney. They played many local clubs and colleges. Even back then, Jim's vocal range set the band apart with his ability to do songs that other bands couldn't do. While that was 35 years ago, the name still brings back memories to many of their old fans.
Jim P. (right) in Legacy...
Jim went on to perform in a number of successful Rhode Island bands over the years, featuring some of the best area musicians. Jim was always in demand due to his vocal ability and his guitar playing magic. These bands included former bands:
A Million Pictures...
Jim P. in a Million Pictures...
Shakedown....
Jim P. in Shakedown...
A decade long stint with Joe Flori, Russ Brissette and Phil Peneault in the Smokin' Toads...
Jim P. (second from left) in The Smokin' Toads...
The popular northern Rhode Island cover band, The Niteflies...
Jim P. (center) in The Niteflies...
Six years in the Saucy Jack Band version I...
Jim P. (right) in Saucy Jack...
Co-founder of Idyll Minds...
Jim P. (left) in Idyll Minds...
Saucy Jack Version II...
Jim P. (second from left) in Saucy Jack...
And most recently for a time back in the Niteflies with Melissa Loren, Todd Makalinaw, Bob Soares and Marc Zelinski...
Jim P. (second from left) in The 2017 Nitefies...
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