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Elmore James

Blues guitarist whose slide work on "Dust My Broom" influenced several generations of musicians.
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Elmore James - Artist Details

Active

1930s - 1960s

Born

January 27, 1918 in Richland, MS

Died

May 24, 1963 in Chicago, IL

Genre

Blues

Styles

Electric Blues Electric Chicago Blues Regional Blues Slide Guitar Blues Chicago Blues Electric Delta Blues

Also Known As

Elmore Brooks

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