Elmore James
American blues musician (1918–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elmore James (né Brooks; January 27, 1918 – May 24, 1963)[1] was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader.[2] Noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice, James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.[3] His slide guitar technique earned him the nickname "King of the Slide Guitar".
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Birth name | Elmore Brooks |
Born | (1918-01-27)January 27, 1918 Richland, Holmes County, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | May 24, 1963(1963-05-24) (aged 45) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Genres | Blues |
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Years active | 1940s–1963 |
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