Elmore James

Elmore James
Background information
Birth nameElmore Brooks
Also known as"King of the Slide Guitar"
Born(1918-01-27)January 27, 1918
Richland, Holmes County, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedMay 24, 1963(1963-05-24) (aged 45)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresBlues
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1940s–1963

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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