Elmore James

Elmore James

Blues guitarist whose slide work on "Dust My Broom" influenced several generations of musicians. (AllMusic) So, depending on how you like your raucous slide, somewhere on the continuum between Iconic through Outstanding to Significant. File under: Originals and Originators.

Discography:

In the music library: Dust My Broom

Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour: The Best Of The Third SeriesHappy Home

Chess Blues 1952-1954Whose Muddy Shoes

Chess Blues 1960-1967The Sun Is Shining (Alternate)

Links: Wikipedia     AllMusic     Discogs     45cat      

Christgau Consumer Guide      Stefan Wirz Discography      

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame       The Mississippi Blues Trail     The Story Of Elmore James

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