Background
Pierce, Jim was born on November 25, 1932 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Knute Gunderson Nipedal and Genie (Frick) Pierce.
Pierce, Jim was born on November 25, 1932 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Knute Gunderson Nipedal and Genie (Frick) Pierce.
Student, Tarleton State College, Stephenville, Texas, 1952. Student, Modesto (California) Junior College, 1956.
Pianist, band leader Nighthawks, Medford, Oregon, 1953-1954. Pianist Chester Smith Band, Modesto, 1954-1958. Producer Poppy Records, 1956-1958.
Pianist Capitol, Radio Corporation of America Records, Hollywood, California, 1958-1965, Nashville Nevada Club, Golden Nuggett, Las Vegas, 1961-1968. Disc jockey Station KVEG-Radio, 1966-1968. Pianist Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, 1969-1985.
Pianist, producer Round Robin Records, Hendersonville, Tennessee, since 1972. Producer Playback Gallery II, Ridgewood Records, Miami, Florida, 1984-1990. President Strawboss Music (BMI), Hendersonville, since 1970, TNT Talent Agency, Madison, Tennessee, 1983-1986.
Vice president Roy Drusky Enterprises, Madison, 1976-1984. Band leader Nashville Express, Hendersonville, since 1990. Manager development recording artists, 1998.
With United States Air Force, 1951-1953. Member American Federation Musicians, Country Music Association, Reunion Professional Entertainers, Nashville Association Talent Directors.
Married Verena Gisela von Guaita, March 12, 1953.