Skip James

vocals, guitar, piano · 1902–1969 · Bentonia

Singer and guitarist born near Bentonia, Mississippi, who recorded for Paramount in 1931. He returned to recording in the 1960s and died in Philadelphia in 1969.

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Styles

• Blues, spirituals, work songs

Landmark tracks

• Hard Time Killing Floor Blues (1931)

Sources

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