James Prime
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Jim Prime |
| Born | 3 November 1960 Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 19 June 2025 (aged 64) Ayr, Scotland |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1979–2025 |
| Formerly of | Deacon Blue |
James Miller Prime (3 November 1960 – 19 June 2025) was a Scottish musician, keyboardist and lecturer, who was best known as the keyboard player for rock band Deacon Blue which he joined in 1985, remaining a member until his death. He featured on all eleven of their studio albums, the most recent, The Great Western Road (2025), released three months prior to his death. Alongside his music career, he also lectured at the University of the West of Scotland.