Elijah Harvey James Rehaume (born November 18, 1982 in Seattle, Washington), better known as Eli James, is an American singer, songwriter, drummer, composer, producer, and programmer. As of now, he is the drummer of the Electronic rock / indietronica / dance project Julien-K and Dead By Sunrise, the alternative rock side project of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington. He also performs as a solo artist as The eli james Experience! and with fellow drummer and close friend, Elias Andra, in their joint project, E.L.I.