Jim Diamond
From Stripespedia
Jim Diamond is a Detroit, Michigan record producer, studio engineer, and musician. He is the proprietor and chief engineer at Ghetto Recorders. Jim Diamond co-produced and recorded the majority of The White Stripes' self-titled debut (as well as most of their early singles) at Ghetto Recorders, and also mixed their second album, De Stijl. Diamond eventually sued the band for royalties, claiming he played a pivotal role in creating the band's signature sound. According to the Detroit Free Press, "the eight-person panel deliberated just 20 minutes before returning its verdict in Detroit federal court, rejecting claims by studio owner Jim Diamond that he deserved part ownership of copyrights for the band’s first two albums."
Aside from the White Stripes, Ghetto Recorders' many clients have also included Bantam Rooster, The Go, The Dirtbombs, The Von Bondies, and the Electric Six.
Diamond was the clean bassist for The Dirtbombs from around 1997 to 2004 (until he was replaced by Troy Gregory), and recorded and co-produced nearly all of the Dirtbombs' output during that time with Mick Collins at Ghetto Recorders. Diamond also plays "ghost guitar" (baritone 12-string electric guitar) for The Witches.
