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Elmore James (Guitarist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Elmore James
Elmore James is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and band. He is known as "the king of the sliding guitar" and is known for his ability to amplify loud sounds and his moving voice. For his contributions to music, James was honored at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992
Birth nameElmore Brooks
BornJanuary 27, 1918, Richland, Holmes County, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedMay 24, 1963, Chicago, Illinois
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1940s–1963

About Elmore James

Guitarist Elmore James was born in Richland, Mississippi, United States on January 27, 1918. He dies at the age of 45, on May 24, 1963.

He was known as the King of the Slide Guitar, as well as a performer and songwriter, with classics such as"Shake Your Moneymaker".

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Elmore James before becoming famous

Elmore James was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1918 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Horse (馬).

When he was twelve years old, he received his first instrument, a diddley bow.

Achievement of Elmore James

His contemporaries were Howlin' Wolf and B.B. King.

Elmore James's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Minnie Mae in 1942, Georgianna Crump in 1947, and Janice in 1954.

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Elmore James Collabed with

He and Guitarist Muddy Waters were both well-known blues musicians.

Elmore James Income & Net worth

Elmore James's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a guitarist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Elmore James.

Elmore James Height and Weight

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Latest information about Elmore James updated on March 15 2023.