Skip James

    Skip James

    June 9, 1902 (122 years old) in Bentonia, Mississippi, USA

    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.

    Known For

    The BluesThe Blues
    The Soul of a ManThe Soul of a Man
    The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
    Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966
    See You in Hell, Blind BoySee You in Hell, Blind Boy

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