Yamaha | James LoMenzo | Artist Breakthrough Story

Get an insight into the lives and minds of artists in our series of ‘Artist Breakthrough Stories,’ where we hear about their passions, how they got to where they are today, and their defining “breakthrough” story. From his earliest memories of discovering bass guitar to his experiences as the bassist of legendary bands White Lion and Megadeth, metal icon James LoMenzo explores how his lifelong passion for music turned into a surreal career. “All of a sudden, I realized, I could have an extreme sound, I could play in an extreme way, I don’t have to be like the guy on the radio, I could get off the beaten path, and I thought, this is my breakthrough, this is my big moment, this is what I was looking for on the instrument. Suddenly I was able to express myself in ways I never thought I could before, and this really changed everything for me on the bass guitar.” - James LoMenzo. Keep up to date with Yamaha Guitars: