James Black (born August 31, 1975) is a Canadian guitarist, singer, songwriter and musician based in Toronto, Ontario.
Black is best known for his role as guitarist in the band Finger Eleven since 1990, but he also maintains a solo career and has a side-project with a fellow Finger Eleven band member.
Others may know him as co-founder, guitarist, and singer of Blackie Jackett Jr.
Black is also known for occasionally stepping in for Evanescence’s guitarist Troy McLawhorn.
Additionally, he heads up the band Blackie Jakett Jr with Rick Jackett, and appears on "Gone" by Justin Nozuka, RZA, Kobra Khan & James Black released on November 14, 2011.