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Skip James

Acting
Known For

67 Years Old

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.

Born

Bentonia, Mississippi, USA on 9th June 1902

Died

3rd October 1969

All Credits

The Blues Image
The Blues
Self (archive footage)
The Soul of a Man Image
The Soul of a Man
Self (archive footage)
See You in Hell, Blind Boy Image
See You in Hell, Blind Boy
Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966 Image
Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966
Self
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 Image
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
Self