James Blanco Martin, professionally recognized as Big Jim Martin, is a renowned American guitarist, born on July 21, 1961, in Hayward, California, a suburb of Oakland. His impressive musical career spans an extensive period, during which he gained widespread recognition for his membership in the iconic rock band Faith No More from 1983 to late 1993.
In addition to his notable tenure with Faith No More, Martin has also shared his exceptional guitar skills with an array of other notable groups, including Agents of Misfortune, The Behemoth, The Chickenfuckers, EZ-Street, Fang, Infectious Grooves, Pigs of Death, Recluse, Spastik Children, Vicious Hatred, and Voodoocult.
Martin's distinctive appearance has become an integral part of his identity, characterized by his striking long hair, bushy beard, and trademark red-rimmed glasses, which he often wears alone or in combination with another pair of glasses.
