James Graham was born in Glasgow in 1962 and grew up singing at folk clubs and ceilidhs, absorbing traditional Gaelic melodies. In the late 1980s, he formed the Celtic fusion band Runrig with his brother Rory, where he co-wrote songs like 'Hearts of Stone' and 'Flower of Scotland.'
He went solo in 2003 with the album 'Edge of Reason,' which included 'Òran An t-Saighdeir,' a ballad about Scottish soldiers. Other songs in his catalog, such as 'Breisleach' and 'Mo Bhò Dhubh Mhòr,' reflect his grounding in Gaelic tradition.
His solo work has featured musicians like John McCusker on fiddle and Iain Bayne on drums, though his band lineup has changed over time.
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