I was 18." Reflecting on the critical and commercial success of Jimmy Eat World's 2001 album Bleed American almost two decades after its release, Adkins claimed that his songwriting in the early days of Jimmy Eat World was "100 percent" unconscious (that is, spontaneous), but that over time he developed a conscious need to make sure each of Jimmy Eat World's records stand up on their own by having a reason for their creation. Around 2013, Adkins had become sober and has credited his sobriety with enhancing his enjoyment of songwriting. Solo work (2015–present) In 2015 Jim Adkins announced he would be doing his first solo tour following the release of his debut solo EP I Will Go that same year. In 2020, Adkins started a podcast named Pass-Through Frequencies wherein he interviews other musicians. Personal life Adkins has three children with his wife Amy. The family resides in Phoenix, Arizona. References 1975 births Living people Jimmy Eat World Musicians from Mesa, Arizona Alternative rock guitarists Alternative rock singers Singers from Arizona