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 ( 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".

  1. ^ Robert Palmer (1981). Deep Blues. Penguin Books. pp. 205–215. ISBN 978-0-14-006223-6.
  2. ^ Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. pp. 493–494. ISBN 978-1-84195-017-4.
  3. ^ "Elmore James". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.