- Longtime singing partner of Kenny Loggins (Loggins & Messina).
- Former member of Buffalo Springfield, serving as recording engineer, producer and bass player (replacing Bruce Palmer).
- After leaving Poco, he signed a contract with Columbia Records as an independent producer.
- His wife, Michaela, is an opera singer and a music teacher, who holds a master's degree in education.
- Creator and owner of "The Songwriters' Performance Workshop", where he leads 7-day intensive workshops for songwriters and singers at resorts, retreats and hotels around the country.
- While at Colton (CA.) High School in 1964, Jim had a band called "The Jesters.".
- Appeared on the infomercial for "The Midnight Special - Legendary Performances" video collection. Also appearing are Kenny Loggins, Burt Sugarman and Donna Summer. (2006)
- Ex-son-in-law of Barry Sullivan.
- Father of two children: Julian Messina and Josey Messina. His son, Julian, is a musician and has been playing drums since he was four years old.
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