Person

Elmore James

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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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
January 27th, 1918
Died
May 24th, 1963
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Capricorn Records
Snapper Music
MCA Records
Geffen Records
Last updated: May 26th, 2018

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