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Tim Booth on James, Sobriety, and Stage Chaos | Dublin News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Summary
Tim Booth, frontman of James, spills the tea on his wild ride—from near-death liver crisis to Hollywood cameo in Batman Begins, to musing on Timothée Chalamet playing him (dance moves required). He reflects on the band’s decades-long resilience, their Brian Eno collaborations, and signature hits like “Sit Down” and “Laid.” Despite a 90s hiatus, James is still selling out arenas with their 2024 album Yummy. Back in England, Booth’s content with home and eager to return to Ireland, recalling their chaotic 1984 tour. He champions live improvisation, urges fans to ditch phones for full immersion, and’s already penning new songs tackling power, politics, and corporate control—proving at 66, he’s still an indie thriver. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/72b8be8f0cd372bd