1918 - 1963
Elmore James American Guitarist
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Details
First Name |
Elmore
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Last Name |
James
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Birthday |
27th January, 1918
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Birthplace |
Holmes County, Mississippi, United States
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Died |
24th May, 1963
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Place of Death |
Chicago, Illinois
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Buried |
Newport Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Ebenezer, Holmes County, Mississippi, USA
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Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Musician, singer-songwriter
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Occupation |
Guitarist
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Music Genre (Text) |
Blues
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Music Genre |
Blues
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Year(s) Active |
1940s-1963, 1940s–1963
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Music Style |
Electric Chicago Blues, Electric Blues, Slide Guitar Blues, Regional Blues, Chicago Blues, Electric Delta Blues
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Music Mood |
Passionate, Street-Smart, Gritty, Uncompromising, Fierce, Cathartic, Exuberant, Earthy, Organic, Confident, Brash, Rollicking, Boisterous, Fiery, Intense
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Instrument |
Guitar, Songwriter, Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Slide Guitar
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Instrument (text) |
Guitar, vocals
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Elmore James (January 27, 1918 – May 24, 1963) was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader. He was known as "King of the Slide Guitar" and was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice. For his contributions to music, James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.