 Homesick James at the Long beach Blues Festival Image by Masahiro Sumori, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Homesick JamesHomesick James Homesick James American blues slide guitarist (1910–2006) Homesick James (April 30, 1910 – December 13, 2006)[1][2][3] was an American blues musician known for his mastery of the slide guitar. He worked with his cousin, Elmore James, and with Sonny Boy Williamson II. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Homesick James James at the Long Beach Blues Festival, 1994 Background information Born James Williams or James Williamson or John William Henderson (1910-04-30)April 30, 1910 Somerville, Tennessee, U.S. Died December 13, 2006(2006-12-13) (aged 96) Springfield, Missouri, U.S. Genres Blues Occupation Musician Instruments Vocals, slide guitar Close Early years Homesick James was born in Somerville, Tennessee, United States, the son of Cordellia Henderson and Plez Williamson Rivers, who were both musicians.[4]… (Source: Wikipedia)
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