Elmore James - Wikipedia
WEBElmore 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. [3]
Elmore James | Biography, Songs, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Elmore James (born January 27, 1918, Richland, Mississippi, U.S.—died May 24, 1963, Chicago, Illinois) was an American blues singer-guitarist noted for the urgent intensity of his singing and guitar playing. Known as the “King of the Slide Guitar,” he was a significant influence on the development of rock music.
Elmore James - The Legend Of (Full album) - YouTube
WEBMar 18, 2022 · Elmore James - The Legend Of (Full album) - YouTube. Enjoy the electric blues of one of the most influential slide guitarists of all time. Listen to his classic songs like "Shake Your Money Maker ...
Elmore James Greatest Hits playlist - YouTube
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Elmore James Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mor... | AllMusic
WEBMay 24, 1963 in Chicago, IL. Genre. Blues. Styles. Electric Blues, Electric Chicago Blues, Regional Blues, Slide Guitar Blues, Chicago Blues, Electric Delta Blues. Also Known As. Elmore Brooks. Submit Corrections. Explore Elmore James's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews.
One string and the truth - Elmore James: king of slide
WEBJul 16, 2018 · It’s effectively a supercharged version of the riff that Robert Johnson played on his recording of the same song. James’s distinctive, jagged tone, the result of fitting a pickup to a flat top acoustic and plugging into a small valve amp, is now revered as one of the most celebrated blues guitar tones in history.
Elmore James - All About Blues Music
WEBElmore James was a genius of the slide guitar. His influence is heard in the work of almost every post-war bottleneck player, and the source of his inspiration is a classic example of 'artistic transmission'. The 18-year old Elmore was already an accomplished guitar player gigging around his home area of the southern Delta when he met Robert ...
Elmore James - Wikiwand
WEBElmore 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.
Elmore James - YouTube Music
WEB145K subscribers. Elmore James 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.
Elmore (Elmo) James - Blues Foundation
WEBElmore (Elmo) James. One of the most immediately identifiable guitar riffs in the blues is the “Dust My Broom” run played by Elmore James and copied countless times by other slide guitarists over the years.
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