Elmore James was an American blues guitarist and singer born in 1918, who became one of the most influential blues musicians, known as the 'King of the Slide Guitar.' James's distinctive slide guitar style, featuring intense vibrato and amplified sound, influenced countless rock and blues guitarists. His signature song 'Dust My Broom' is a blues standard covered by numerous artists. James's electrified Mississippi Delta blues helped establish Chicago blues sound. His guitar playing was characterized by aggressive slide work and rhythmic intensity that anticipated rock and roll. Despite suffering from heart problems, James maintained an active career until his death in 1963 at age 45. His influence on rock guitar is enormous, with guitarists from The Rolling Stones to The Allman Brothers citing him as inspiration. James represented blues at its most electrifying and influential, demonstrating blues guitar's power and emotional intensity.

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Elmore James Tough - EX UK vinyl LP album record 7-63204 Blue Horizon 1968

ELMORE JAMES & JOHN BRIM Tough (1968 UK 12-track mono LP on Blue Horizon featuring eight songs by Elmore & four by the lesser known but equally important John Brim front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light age wear/discolouration to the unlaminated back whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play) Track Listing: Stormy Monday Blues - Elmore James Going For Good - Elmore James Lifetime Baby - John Brim I See My Baby - Elmore James Be Careful What You Do - John Brim The Sun Is Shining - Elmore James You Got Me - John Brim Whose Muddy Shoes - Elmore James Madison Blues - Elmore James Ice Cream Man - John Brim My Best Friend - Elmore James Talk To Me Baby - Elmore James
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