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Skip James
Acting
09 Jun 1902
† 03 Oct 1969
Bentonia, Mississippi, USA
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James, Nehemiah Curtis James
