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Elmore James

01/27/1918-05/24/1963 in Richland, MS

Genres

  • Delta Blues
  • Blues
  • Electric Blues
  • Chicago Blues

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Biography

Elmore James (January 27, 1918 – May 24, 1963) was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader. He was known as "King of the Slide Guitar" and was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice. ... (see more)


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Albums by Release Date

Best Of Elmore James, Vol.2 album cover
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The Early Years 1951-1954
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Blues Kingpins
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Blues Masters-Very Best Of
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The Last Sessions
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Standing At The Crossroads
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The Sky Is Crying-The History Of
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Rolling & Tumbling
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The Complete Fire And Enjoy Sessions Part1
by Elmore James
The Complete Fire And Enjoy Sessions Part2 album cover
The Complete Fire And Enjoy Sessions Part2
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The Complete Fire And Enjoy Sessions Part3 album cover
The Complete Fire And Enjoy Sessions Part3
by Elmore James
The Complete Fire And Enjoy Sessions Part4 album cover
The Complete Fire And Enjoy Sessions Part4
by Elmore James

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Chess Blues Guitar: Two Decades Of Killer Fretwork, 1949-1969 album cover
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Guitar Player Presents Legends Of Guitar: Electric Blues, Vol. 1 album cover
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