Elmore James
- MatchElmore James
- 100%Jimmy Reed
- 94%Little Walter
- 94%Muddy Waters
- 87%Howlin' Wolf
- 85%Otis Rush
- 75%Freddie King
- 75%T-Bone Walker
- 71%Lowell Fulson
- 69%Lightnin' Hopkins
- 69%Sonny Boy Williamson
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