Elmore James
- MatchElmore James
- 100%Otis Rush
- 93%Howlin' Wolf
- 92%T-Bone Walker
- 88%Jimmy Reed
- 87%Little Walter
- 87%Muddy Waters
- 78%Magic Sam
- 76%Lightnin' Hopkins
- 75%Willie Dixon
- 70%Junior Wells
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, 1951s Dust My Broom. This impassioned, exciting performance, based on a virulent composition by country blues singer Robert Johnson, was marked by the artists unfettered vocals and his searing electric slide guitar. James formative years were spent in Mississippi... Read more