Robert "Big Mojo" Elem

Robert "Big Mojo" Elem
Birth nameRobert Elem
Born(1928-01-22)January 22, 1928
Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States
DiedFebruary 5, 1997(1997-02-05) (aged 69)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresChicago blues, electric blues[1]
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals
Years active1948–1997

Robert "Big Mojo" Elem (January 22, 1928 – February 5, 1997) was an American Chicago blues bass guitarist and singer.[2] Although he recorded only one studio album in his long career, Elem was a part of the Chicago blues scene for over forty years. He variously backed Arthur "Big Boy" Spires, Lester Davenport, Freddie King, Magic Sam, Junior Wells, Shakey Jake Harris, Jimmy Dawkins, Luther Allison, and Otis Rush.[1]

He was noted as a "born entertainer whose joking and acting on stage appeal to club audiences".[3] Elem's energetic on-stage persona underpinned his lengthy performing career.[1]

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  2. ^ David Whiteis (July 2004). Edward Komara; Peter Lee (eds.). The Blues Encyclopedia. Routledge. p. 301. ISBN 978-1-135-95832-9.
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