Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 1989
Profession: Reality show contestant; musician
Created: March 11, 2011
Creator: Ashlee Martin
Age: 18
Location: Redding, CA
James Durbin rocked out for American Idol judges in San Francisco and earned a ticket to Hollywood.The aspiring singer has quite the personal story: his father overdosed when he was nine; he had a son at the age of 21; and he's been diagnosed with with Tourettes and Asperger's syndromes.James Durbin was born in Santa Cruz. He is currently 22 years old.
James and his two older sisters were raised by his mom. His dad was a bass player. James believes he got his talent from his dad. James's dad passed away when he was nine years old. James was taken to Stanford Medical center, and was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome and Asperger's syndrome.
James is currently engaged to Heidi, and they have a son named Hunter. When James audition for American Idol in San Francisco, he sang "You Shook Me" by Muddy Waters. James is currently in the top 12 contestants of American Idol.
James Durbin Fast Facts:
* Suffers from Tourette's syndrome and Asperger's syndrome.
* Studied music under Dale Ockerman, formerly of the Doobie Brothers, at Ockerman's Musicscool in
Santa Cruz.
* Former lead singer of the Hollywood Scars.
* Sang "You Shook Me" by Muddy Waters (and famously covered by Led Zeppelin) for his American Idol audition in San Francisco.
James Durbin Relationships:
* Heidi - Fiancée
* Hunter - Son
* Willie Durbin - Father
