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Elmore James

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Elmore James (né Brooks; January 27, 1918 – May 24, 1963) was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice, James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. His slide guitar technique earned him the nickname "King of the Slide Guitar".

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Type: Person
Area: United States
Born: January 27th, 1918
Died: May 24th, 1963
Genres: Blues Chicago Blues Electric Blues
Labels: Rhino

Capricorn Records

Snapper Music

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Geffen Records

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Last updated: September 9th, 2024