James McVey

James McVey, along with bandmates Bradley Simpson, Connor Ball, and Tristan Evans, is a musician, lead guitarist, and backup vocalist for the British pop-rock band The Vamps. James McVey used to upload cover songs to YouTube before joining the band.

How much is the net worth of James McVey?

Connor’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. His net worth stems from his band The Vamps, as well as his work as a lead guitarist and touring. There is no information available about his cars, home, or salary.

Childhood of James McVey

James McVey (28 years) is an English musician, lead guitarist, and backup vocalist who was born on April 30, 1993 in Chester, England. James Daniel McVey is his full name. His parents’ names are unknown at this time. Sophie McVey is his sister’s name. He is of White ethnicity and was born under the sign of Taurus. There is no unknown information about his research. However, he was interested in history while in school.

When James was four years old, his family relocated to Bournemouth, Dorset. Likewise, he began his singing career by uploading videos of himself covering songs to his YouTube channel. His favorite subject in school was history. James was so taken with the topic that his then-girlfriend gave him a history book as a present.

Similarly, James is a pet owner who owns a ginger cat named Mickey as well as a guinea pig. Despite his strong appearance, James suffers from arachnophobia, or a fear of spiders. James’ favorite movie is The Lord of the Rings, and his favorite cartoon character is Winnie the Pooh.

James enjoys traveling, and his favorite places to visit are the beach or the wilderness. McVey describes himself as a self-obsessed nerd, with his nerdiest hobby being World of Warcraft. Despite his amazing body and six-pack abs, James is a foodie who claims to eat the most of the band members. James is a chocoholic and a cereal junkie.

Caption: James McVey display his muscular physique (Sources: Daily Mail)

James McVey’s Professional Career

James began performing at a local talent show at a young age. Then, inspired by the love of a fan, he began posting the cover on YouTube. The independent record label signed him. In 2009, he released his first EP, “Who Am I,” on iTunes. Songs on this EP included ‘For Sun and Rain,’ ‘Who I Am,’ ‘Move My Way,’ ‘You,’ and ‘Brightest of Colors.’

James McVey first met Bradley Simpson on YouTube in 2011. James was already managed by Prestige Management’s Richard Rashman and Joe O’Neill at the time. McVey and the duo almost immediately wanted to form a band. Simpson and McVey began writing songs and met Tristan Evans through Facebook in 2012.

Connor Ball was then introduced to the three by a mutual friend. In mid-2012, the band began uploading cover songs to their YouTube channel, which garnered them a lot of attention.

Later, in 2012, he formed The Vamps with Bradley Simpson, Connor Ball, and Tristan Evans. The band was signed by the record label Mercury Records, now known as Virgin EMI Records, the same year.

Initially, they posted the cover on YouTube and released their first single, Can We Dance, in 2013, which peaked at number two on the UK chart. Later that year, they released their debut album, Meet the Vamps, which also charted at number one in the United Kingdom. He is the first person to be managed prior to the formation of the band.

Following 2015,

In 2015, the band announced the formation of its own record label, Steady Records, alongside Universal Music and EMI Records. The following year, they released their second studio album, “Wake Up.” And went on a Wake Up World World Tour. They released “Kung Fu Fighting” for the film Kung Fu Panda 3 in 2016. On July 14, 2017, they will release their third studio album, “Night & Day.”

Furthermore, The Vamps released their autobiography, titled ‘The Vamps: Our Story 100 percent Official,’ in October 2016. Simultaneously, the band released their latest single, ‘All Night,’ which peaked at #24 on the UK Singles Charts, #6 on IRMA, #13 on VG-Lista, and #12 on RMNZ. The song reached number 72 on the Canadian Hot 100. ‘All Night’ is The Vamps’ most charted and certified single, as well as their most streamed song on Spotify.

Nominations and Awards of James McVey

James has received numerous accolades for his work with the band The Vamps. He won awards in the 2013 4Music Video Honours and The Hot Hits Awards. They won the BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards and the Melty Future Awards in 2014.

They were nominated for Radio Disney Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and World Music Awards all in the same year. He won the BBC Radio Teen Awards in 2016 and was nominated for Teen Choice Awards in 2016 and 2017.

What is the relationship status of James McVey?

James is a straight man who hasn’t married yet. He was in a relationship with Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner, but the couple split up the following year. Later, he even accused her of faking the relationship in public. Since 2014, he has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with Instagram star Kristie Brittain. After five years of dating, they got engaged in January 2019.

Caption: James McVey with partner Kirstie Brittain (Sources: GoodtoKnow)

Scandals about James McVey

He became embroiled in the controversy following his split from Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner. They exchange a few words on social media. Aside from that, there are no rumors or controversy surrounding him. He appears to be a pleasant individual who avoids controversy.

Body Measurements, Height, and Weight of James McVey

He stands 5 ft 11.5 inches (1.82m) tall and weighs 68kg (150lbs), with light brown hair and blue eyes and an athletic body. His chest measures 36 inches (91.5 cm), his waist measures 30 inches (76 cm), and his biceps measure 13.5 inches (34 cm).

Social Media of James McVey

The multi-talented star has over 33k followers on his Facebook page @pagejamesmcvey, 1.2 million followers on Instagram, and 1.74 million followers on Twitter. His YouTube channel, which bears his name, has over 38k subscribers.

Facts about James McVey

  • James McVey is a drummer, lead guitarist, and backup vocalist for the British pop-rock band The Vamps, along with band members Bradley Simpson, Connor Ball, and Tristan Evans.
  • Before joining the band, James McVey used to upload cover songs to YouTube.
  • James’ family moved to Bournemouth, Dorset, when he was four years old.
  • In high school, his favorite subject was history.
  • Richard Rahman and Joe O’Neill of Prestige Management were still in charge of James at the time.

Quick facts:

Full Name: James McVey
Born Date: 30 Apr, 1993
Age: 28 years
Horoscope: Taurus
Lucky Number: 11
Lucky Stone: Emerald
Lucky Color: Green
Best Match for Marriage: Virgo, Cancer, Capricorn
Gender: Male
Profession: Lead guitarist of The Vamps and Back up singer
Country: England
Height: 5 feet 3 inches (1.60m)
Marital Status: in-relation
Dating Kristie Brittain
Break Up Sophie Turner
Net Worth $2 million
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color light brown
Birth Place Chester, England
Nationality English
Ethnicity White
Siblings Sophie McVey
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