Jimmy McCulloch

Scottish rock guitarist. Born 4 June 1953 in Dumbarton, Scotland, UK - Died 27 September 1979 in Maida Vale, London, England, UK. Best known for playing lead guitar and bass, as a member of Paul McCartney's band Wings from 1974 to 1977.

Not to be confused with the Canadian rock guitarist James McCulloch.
He made his performance debut as the guitarist for the Glasgow psychedelic band Jaygars who, later, became known as One In A Million. Aged 13, he moved with his family to London, England. In April 1967, he played lead guitar for the Utterly Incredible, Too Long Ago to Remember, Sometimes Shouting at People during the 14-Hour Technicolour Dream event. That year, he played guitar for One In A Million which performed live at various London venues. He was a founder member of Thunderclap Newman in 1969. From January to mid-April 1971, the band toured England, Scotland, Holland, and Scandinavia and disbanded shortly thereafter. In October 1971, he played guitar in concert with John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers in England, Scotland and Germany. On 31 October 1971, McCulloch's band Bent Frame made its performance debut in London. The band subsequently renamed itself the Jimmy McCulloch Band and toured England and Scotland. In June 1972, he joined the blues rock band Stone The Crows; they disbanded in June 1973. He joined Wings in August 1974. During his time with Wings, he formed the band Jimmy McCulloch & White Line. In September 1977, he left Wings to join the reformed Small Faces. In early 1978, he started a band called Wild Horses but he left the band soon afterward. He then joined The Dukes in 1979.
McCulloch also made appearances on many albums, including John Entwistle's "Whistle Rymes" in 1972, as lead guitarist playing alongside Peter Frampton on "Apron Strings" and "I Feel Better". McCulloch also played guitar on Roger Daltrey's album "One Of The Boys".
His was brother of drummer Jack McCulloch.