Elmore James

Biography

Elmore Brooks, 27 January 1918, Richland, Mississippi, USA, d. 23 May 1963, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Although his recording career spanned 10 years, Elmore James is chiefly recalled for his debut release, 1951’s ‘Dust My Broom’. This impassioned, exciting performance, based on a virulent composition by country blues singer Robert Johnson, was marked by the artist’s unfettered vocals and his searing electric slide guitar. James’ formative years were spent in Mississippi... Read more

Genres

Blues Blues Jazz Music Videos & Concerts Pop / Rock

Tags

blues

chicago blues

delta blues

classic blues

jazz

Decades

1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s

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