Frontman Cherry (who was too guitarist plus songwriter intended for Epitaph Minutes band Pulley) enlisted the support of Fat Wreck Chords owner Fat Mike, who released the band's first (and only) album, By means of a Lifetime to Pay in 2001. Although Jim had been spotless in new months, he battled addiction by means of prescription drugs for a couple of years. It would seem that his habit got the most excellent of him, as he died from an accidental overdose of Soma (a muscle relaxer) this past weekend. Once more, we send our opinion absent to Jim's family and loved ones.

Although it was earlier reported so as to Jim's transitory came as a consequence of substance abuse, the autopsy revealed that Jim's system was clean at the time of his bereavement. Jim was a big part of the Fat family as well as a associate of Strung Out, Nothing Down, and Pulley, and he determination always be remembered for his passion and songwriting. He is very much missed.