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October 3, 1969 (67 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
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Celebrities born on June 9
Born in 1902
Born in Bentonia, Mississippi
Gemini named Skip
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Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. His guitar playing is noted for its dark, minor-key sound, played in an open D-minor tuning with an intricate fingerpicking technique. James first recorded for Paramount Records in 1931, but these recordings sold poorly, having been released during the Great Depression, and he drifted into obscurity. After a long absence from the public eye, James was rediscovered in 1964 by blues enthusiasts including John Fahey, helping further the blues and folk music revival of the 1950s and early 1960s. During this period, James appeared at folk and blues festivals, gave concerts around the country, and recorded several albums for various record labels. His songs have influenced generations of musicians and have been adapted by numerous artists. He has been hailed as "one of the seminal figures of the blues."
Birth nameNehemiah Curtis James
BornJune 9, 1902, Bentonia, Mississippi, U. S.
DiedOctober 3, 1969, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
GenresDelta blues
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, preacher
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano
Years active1931, 1964–1969
LabelsParamount, Storyville, Vanguard

About Skip James

Blues Singer Skip James was born in Bentonia, Mississippi, United States on June 9, 1902. He dies at the age of 67, on October 3, 1969.

Among the songs he recorded as a Delta blues singer and guitarist were"Crow Jane,""Devil Got My Woman", and"Yola My Blues Away".

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Skip James before becoming famous

Skip James was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1902 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Tiger (兎).

He worked in construction in Mississippi, building roads and levees.

Achievement of Skip James

Blues Singer Chris Thomas King covered his song"Hard Time Killing Floor Blues" for the soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Skip James's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His father is a priest named Eddie James.

Skip James on Social Media

Skip James on Facebook: @109399225752889.

Skip James Collabed with

Cream, lead by Eric Clapton, performed a rendition of James' song"I'm So Glad".

Skip James Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Skip James updated on March 13 2023.