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Elmore James, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1963)

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Elmore James

American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader (1918–1963)

Elmore James was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice, James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. His slide guitar technique earned him the nickname "King of the Slide…
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January 27

Day of the year

January 27 is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 338 days remain until the end of the year.
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