Durbin joined the London School of Economics in 1950 and was appointed professor of statistics in 1961, a post he held until his retirement in 1988.
Awards and honours
He served as president of the International Statistical Institute in 1983–5 and of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) in 1986–7. In 2008 he was awarded the highest distinction of the RSS, the Guy Medal in Gold (having previously been awarded both the Silver and Bronze medals). The citation read:
His last book, Time Series Analysis by State Space Methods, was published by Oxford University Press in May 2012. His last books were co-authored by Siem Jan Koopman of VU University Amsterdam.
He died on 23 June 2012.
Durbin was born in 1989 to Judy Settle-Durbin, a dentist's daughter, and Willy Durbin, a bass player, who died of a heroin overdose when James was nine. He announced during his aired audition on American Idol that he was upset he didn't have the chance to know his father well. He was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome and Asperger syndrome shortly after his father died. He attended Musicschool, a music school run by Dale Ockerman in Santa Cruz instead of a traditional school. Durbin never graduated from high school. Durbin cites popular bands My Chemical Romance and Thirty Seconds to Mars as his inspirations for his music.
In 2006, he performed in a Santa Cruz children's theater group called Kids on Broadway and played the lead role in Grease and Beauty and the Beast. In 2007, he played the leading roles of Tony in West Side Story and Oscar in Sweet Charity—both productions produced by All About Theatre, a Santa Cruz community theatre company. In 2008, Durbin appeared in Alan Parsons' "Art & Science of Sound Recording" educational video series, recording a version of Parsons' "We Play The Game" at Ex'pression College for Digital Arts.
true HD James Durbin "Uprising" - Top 7 American Idol 2011 (Apr 20)
(song only) 21st Century week. James Durbin performance "Uprising" (by Muse). James had a drum corp usher him on stage. Uprising is a song by English rock band Muse, featured on their 5th studio album The Resistance. Written by lead vocalist & guitarist Matthew Bellamy, the song was released as the lead single on 7 September 2009. The song remained at the #1 position on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart for 17 nonconsecutive weeks, & has become the band's most successful song in the U.S.
published: 21 Apr 2011
American Idol: James Durbin - Bon Jovi - I'll be there for you - ITUNES VERSION - Season 10
American Idol contestant James Durbin performs Bon Jovi's I'll be there for you. This is the full version that can be found on ITUNES.
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published: 17 Mar 2011
James Durbin - Living For The City
published: 24 Mar 2011
American Idol: James Durbin - Beatles - Oh Darling - Season 10 - Hollywood Week - Feb 10, 2010 - HD
American Idol contestant James Durbin performs the Beetles - Oh Darling during Hollywood week Feb 10 2010.
published: 03 Mar 2011
true HD James Durbin "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" - Top 6 American Idol 2011 (Apr 27)
(song only) Carole King week. James Durbin performance "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". It was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It has been recorded by many different artists, and was ranked among Rolling Stone 's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at #125. The song is notable for being the first song to reach #1 in the US by an all-girl group. In 1960, The Shirelles released their version. The single's first pressing was labelled simply "Tomorrow", then lengthened later. Amy Winehouse recorded it for the 2004 film "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason", slowing the tempo down and uses a jazz arrangement
published: 28 Apr 2011
American Idol: James Durbin - Audition - Led Zeppelin - You shook me, Aerosmith - Dream On - HD
James Durbin performs audition of Led Zeppelin - You Shook Me and
Aerosmith - Dream On in American Idol Season 10,
Wednesday, February 09, 2011.
published: 03 Mar 2011
American Idol 10 - James Durbin - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow [Full HQ Studio_Lyrics_DL Link]
American Idol 10 - James Durbin - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow [Full HQ Studio_Lyrics_DL Link]
All music is NOT owned by me and no copyright is intended.
Tonight you're mine completely,
You give your love so sweetly,
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes,
But will you love me tomorrow?
Is this a lasting treasure,
Or just a moment's pleasure,
Can I believe the magic of your sighs,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Tonight with words unspoken,
You said that I'm the only one,
But will my heart be broken,
When the night (When the night)
Meets the morning sun.
I'd like to know that your love,
Is love I can be sure of,
So tell me now and I won't ask again,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Thanks to KeepingMusicAlive for the...
published: 28 Apr 2011
James Durbin Finally Sings Skid Row! Reality Rocks
Durbinators from Brasil @JDRocksBrasil
The newest video of James is OUT! YAY!
And he's rocking singing guess what..!!?? Skid Row!
Amazing. Rock On James! \,,/
This video was donwloaded from Yahoo.com's Reality Rocks Blog.
published: 24 Jun 2011
American Idol: James Durbin Judas Priest - You Got Another Thing Comin - Season 10 March 1, 2011
American Idol contestant James Durbin performs Judas Priest's You got another thing coming.
March 1st, 2011
(song only) 21st Century week. James Durbin performance "Uprising" (by Muse). James had a drum corp usher him on stage. Uprising is a song by English rock ban...
(song only) 21st Century week. James Durbin performance "Uprising" (by Muse). James had a drum corp usher him on stage. Uprising is a song by English rock band Muse, featured on their 5th studio album The Resistance. Written by lead vocalist & guitarist Matthew Bellamy, the song was released as the lead single on 7 September 2009. The song remained at the #1 position on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart for 17 nonconsecutive weeks, & has become the band's most successful song in the U.S.
(song only) 21st Century week. James Durbin performance "Uprising" (by Muse). James had a drum corp usher him on stage. Uprising is a song by English rock band Muse, featured on their 5th studio album The Resistance. Written by lead vocalist & guitarist Matthew Bellamy, the song was released as the lead single on 7 September 2009. The song remained at the #1 position on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart for 17 nonconsecutive weeks, & has become the band's most successful song in the U.S.
American Idol contestant James Durbin performs Bon Jovi's I'll be there for you. This is the full version that can be found on ITUNES.
VIEW IN 720P for the b...
American Idol contestant James Durbin performs Bon Jovi's I'll be there for you. This is the full version that can be found on ITUNES.
VIEW IN 720P for the best possible audio quality.
Check back for more James Durbin videos!!
American Idol contestant James Durbin performs Bon Jovi's I'll be there for you. This is the full version that can be found on ITUNES.
VIEW IN 720P for the best possible audio quality.
Check back for more James Durbin videos!!
(song only) Carole King week. James Durbin performance "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". It was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It has been recorded by man...
(song only) Carole King week. James Durbin performance "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". It was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It has been recorded by many different artists, and was ranked among Rolling Stone 's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at #125. The song is notable for being the first song to reach #1 in the US by an all-girl group. In 1960, The Shirelles released their version. The single's first pressing was labelled simply "Tomorrow", then lengthened later. Amy Winehouse recorded it for the 2004 film "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason", slowing the tempo down and uses a jazz arrangement
(song only) Carole King week. James Durbin performance "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". It was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It has been recorded by many different artists, and was ranked among Rolling Stone 's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at #125. The song is notable for being the first song to reach #1 in the US by an all-girl group. In 1960, The Shirelles released their version. The single's first pressing was labelled simply "Tomorrow", then lengthened later. Amy Winehouse recorded it for the 2004 film "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason", slowing the tempo down and uses a jazz arrangement
American Idol 10 - James Durbin - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow [Full HQ Studio_Lyrics_DL Link]
All music is NOT owned by me and no copyright is intended.
...
American Idol 10 - James Durbin - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow [Full HQ Studio_Lyrics_DL Link]
All music is NOT owned by me and no copyright is intended.
Tonight you're mine completely,
You give your love so sweetly,
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes,
But will you love me tomorrow?
Is this a lasting treasure,
Or just a moment's pleasure,
Can I believe the magic of your sighs,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Tonight with words unspoken,
You said that I'm the only one,
But will my heart be broken,
When the night (When the night)
Meets the morning sun.
I'd like to know that your love,
Is love I can be sure of,
So tell me now and I won't ask again,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Thanks to KeepingMusicAlive for these this week.
http://www.mediafire.com/?u0eed9u09iz9ddi
American Idol 10 - James Durbin - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow [Full HQ Studio_Lyrics_DL Link]
All music is NOT owned by me and no copyright is intended.
Tonight you're mine completely,
You give your love so sweetly,
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes,
But will you love me tomorrow?
Is this a lasting treasure,
Or just a moment's pleasure,
Can I believe the magic of your sighs,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Tonight with words unspoken,
You said that I'm the only one,
But will my heart be broken,
When the night (When the night)
Meets the morning sun.
I'd like to know that your love,
Is love I can be sure of,
So tell me now and I won't ask again,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Thanks to KeepingMusicAlive for these this week.
http://www.mediafire.com/?u0eed9u09iz9ddi
Durbinators from Brasil @JDRocksBrasil
The newest video of James is OUT! YAY!
And he's rocking singing guess what..!!?? Skid Row!
Amazing. Rock On James! \...
Durbinators from Brasil @JDRocksBrasil
The newest video of James is OUT! YAY!
And he's rocking singing guess what..!!?? Skid Row!
Amazing. Rock On James! \,,/
This video was donwloaded from Yahoo.com's Reality Rocks Blog.
Durbinators from Brasil @JDRocksBrasil
The newest video of James is OUT! YAY!
And he's rocking singing guess what..!!?? Skid Row!
Amazing. Rock On James! \,,/
This video was donwloaded from Yahoo.com's Reality Rocks Blog.
(song only) 21st Century week. James Durbin performance "Uprising" (by Muse). James had a drum corp usher him on stage. Uprising is a song by English rock band Muse, featured on their 5th studio album The Resistance. Written by lead vocalist & guitarist Matthew Bellamy, the song was released as the lead single on 7 September 2009. The song remained at the #1 position on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart for 17 nonconsecutive weeks, & has become the band's most successful song in the U.S.
American Idol contestant James Durbin performs Bon Jovi's I'll be there for you. This is the full version that can be found on ITUNES.
VIEW IN 720P for the best possible audio quality.
Check back for more James Durbin videos!!
(song only) Carole King week. James Durbin performance "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". It was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It has been recorded by many different artists, and was ranked among Rolling Stone 's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at #125. The song is notable for being the first song to reach #1 in the US by an all-girl group. In 1960, The Shirelles released their version. The single's first pressing was labelled simply "Tomorrow", then lengthened later. Amy Winehouse recorded it for the 2004 film "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason", slowing the tempo down and uses a jazz arrangement
American Idol 10 - James Durbin - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow [Full HQ Studio_Lyrics_DL Link]
All music is NOT owned by me and no copyright is intended.
Tonight you're mine completely,
You give your love so sweetly,
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes,
But will you love me tomorrow?
Is this a lasting treasure,
Or just a moment's pleasure,
Can I believe the magic of your sighs,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Tonight with words unspoken,
You said that I'm the only one,
But will my heart be broken,
When the night (When the night)
Meets the morning sun.
I'd like to know that your love,
Is love I can be sure of,
So tell me now and I won't ask again,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Thanks to KeepingMusicAlive for these this week.
http://www.mediafire.com/?u0eed9u09iz9ddi
Durbinators from Brasil @JDRocksBrasil
The newest video of James is OUT! YAY!
And he's rocking singing guess what..!!?? Skid Row!
Amazing. Rock On James! \,,/
This video was donwloaded from Yahoo.com's Reality Rocks Blog.
Durbin joined the London School of Economics in 1950 and was appointed professor of statistics in 1961, a post he held until his retirement in 1988.
Awards and honours
He served as president of the International Statistical Institute in 1983–5 and of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) in 1986–7. In 2008 he was awarded the highest distinction of the RSS, the Guy Medal in Gold (having previously been awarded both the Silver and Bronze medals). The citation read:
His last book, Time Series Analysis by State Space Methods, was published by Oxford University Press in May 2012. His last books were co-authored by Siem Jan Koopman of VU University Amsterdam.
He died on 23 June 2012.