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James Mercer
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
James Russell Mercer (born December 26, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is the founder, vocalist, lead songwriter, and sole remaining original member of th…
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James Russell Mercer (born December 26, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is the founder, vocalist, lead songwriter, and sole remaining original member of the indie rock group The Shins. In 2009, Mercer and producer Danger Mouse formed the side project Broken Bells, for which they released a self-titled album in March 2010, followed by After the Disco in 2014, and then Into the Blue in 2022. He also has acted, appearing in Matt McCormick's feature film Some Days Are Better Than Others, which premiered in 2010.
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2025
Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert
Movie Self - Performer (The Shins)
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2023
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
Movie Self
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2011
Some Days Are Better Than Others
Movie Eli
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2009
From The Basement
Movie Self - The Shins
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2009
From the Basement
Movie Self - The Shins
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2009
Light Tiger Eye
Movie Man
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2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
TV show Self (The Shins)
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1975
Saturday Night Live
TV show Self - Musical Guest
