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Monday 8 April 2013

Tribute Mondays: Skip James

Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James (June 9, 1902 – October 3, 1969


  Skip James was the Master of Finger-Picking; he was hit hard by the Great Depression and never got to show his true potential,. Thou he enjoyed some fame during the Blues Revival, it wasn't what he deserved. Thank you for your contribution Mr. James you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Illinois Blues , Hard time killing floor Blues , Jesus is a mighty good leader , 22-20 Blues , Cherry Ball Blues and I'm so glad 

 
 
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Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skip_James 
Background information
Birth nameNehemiah Curtis James
BornJune 9, 1902
BentoniaMississippi, United States
DiedOctober 3, 1969 (aged 67)
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania, United States
GenresDelta blues
OccupationsMusiciansongwriterpreacher
InstrumentsVocalsguitarpiano
Years active1931
1964–1969
LabelsParamountVanguardBiograph,AdelphiDocument, Snapper Music Group, Universe, Body & Soul, Yazoo, Genes

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