Elmore James

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Lifespan:
January 27, 1918 - May 24, 1963, he died aged 45 and was American.
Names:
Birthname: Elmore Brooks. Alternative names: Elmo James, Elmer James & Joe Willie James.
Snapshot:
An Artist with 71 releases, a member of 1 group, and credited once on others' music. 9 collaborations.

Biography

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Elmore James (January 27, 1918 - May 24, 1963) was an American blues guitarist, singer, song writer and band leader. He was known as The King of the Slide Guitar and had a unique guitar style, noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice.

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Genres

Blues, Delta Blues, Christian & Gospel, Pop, Singer-Songwriter. Vote on Genres

Discography

75 releases – 71 under his own name, 3 in other groups and 1 credit on others' music Edit
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