Recca was bassist in the 1971 line-up of the Stooges - a notable configuration because it (briefly) paired Ron Asheton and James Williamson on guitars.

The sole tour of that twin-guitar line-up is documentted on the Easy Action box set "You Don't Want My Name...You Want My Action." 

Recca has been living in Los Angeles for many years, working in a studio for bands including Alice In Chains and Red Hot Chilli Peppers, but is currently based in Virginia.

He returned to gigging in May at a local club to a positive reception as he reprised some Stooges nuggets and songs by New Order, the ill-starred band he was in with Ron Asheton and ex-MC5 drummer Dennis Thompson.

Currently his band is Bob Craver on guitar, Richard Romero El Dey on drums and Sean Epstein on vocals (also owner/operator of label Poorly Packaged Products.)

Friday’s gig starts at 7.30pm sharp and you can check out the venue here. Jimmy Recca’s website is here.