James Gurley
- January 8, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James Gurley |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 22, 1939(1939-12-22) |
| Age | 85 |
| Date Of Death | December 20, 2009, Palm Desert, CA |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Michigan |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
James Gurley Biography
| Name | James Gurley |
| Birthday | Dec 22 |
| Birth Year | 1939 |
| Place Of Birth | Michigan |
| Home Town | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Children(s) | Hongo Gurley, Django Gurley |
James Gurley is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on December 22, 1939 in Michigan, Michigan, United States. Guitarist for the psychedelic rock band Big Brother and the Holding Company.
He was inspired to make music by listening to Lightnin’ Hopkins.
He had an affair with Janis Joplin , who fronted Big Brother and the Holding Company.
James Gurley Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Gurley is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Gurley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He spent four years at the Catholic Brothers of the Holy Cross church, preparing for a career in the clergy.
He taught himself guitar, practicing for hours on end, but without a formal lesson in his life.
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Gurley celebrates birthday on December 22 of every year.
Top Facts about James Gurley
- James Gurley was a guitarist for the band Big Brother and the Holding Company.
- He was born on December 22, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan.
- Gurley passed away on December 20, 2009 at age 69.
- He played guitar on Janis Joplin’s album “Cheap Thrills.”
- Gurley was known for his innovative use of distortion and feedback.
- In 1996, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Gurley served in the US Army before pursuing music full-time.
- He co-wrote several songs with fellow band member Sam Andrew.
- Gurley’s guitar playing influenced many musicians in the psychedelic rock genre.
- He continued to perform and record music throughout his life.