Elmore James

Elmore James
Elmore James
Background information
Birth name	Elmore Brooks
Also known as	"King of the Slide Guitar"
Born	January 27, 1918; Richland, Holmes County, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	May 24, 1963 (aged 45); Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Blues
Occupation(s)	Musician; singer; songwriter;
Instrument(s)	Guitar; vocals;
Years active	1940s–1963

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".

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

[auto-1] Robert Palmer (1981). Deep Blues. Penguin Books. pp. 205–215. ISBN 978-0-14-006223-6.

[The_Great_Rock_Discography-2] Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. pp. 493–494. ISBN 978-1-84195-017-4.

[:0-3] "Elmore James". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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