Elmore James
Blues, Musical Artist
1918 – 1963
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Who was Elmore James?
Elmore James was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and band leader. He was known as King of the Slide Guitar but he was also noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice.
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- Born
- Jan 27, 1918
Holmes County - Also known as
- Elmora James
- Ellmore James
- Elnmore James
- James, Elmore
- Elmo James
- James, Elmo
- Parents
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- May 24, 1963
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on July 23, 2013
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