James are an English
rock band from
Manchester. They formed in 1982 and were active throughout the 1980s, but most successful during the 1990s. Their best-known singles include "
Come Home", "
Sit Down", "
She's a Star" and "
Laid", which also became a hit on
American college radio. Following the departure of lead singer
Tim Booth in 2001, the band became inactive, but reunited in January 2007 for a new album and international tour. As of 2010, the band had sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.