James Jamerson
- January 10, 2024
- Bassist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James Jamerson |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 29, 1936(1936-01-29) |
| Age | 88 |
| Date Of Death | Aug 2, 1983 (47 age) |
| Birthplace | Charleston |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | South Carolina |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
James Jamerson Biography
| Name | James Jamerson |
| Birthday | Jan 29 |
| Birth Year | 1936 |
| Place Of Birth | Charleston |
| Home Town | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
James Jamerson is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on January 29, 1936 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Bass player who was a member of the Funk Brothers and with the band, he received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
He has worked with music producer Berry Gordy.
He had three sons with his wife Anne.
James Jamerson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Bassist |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Jamerson is one of the richest Bassist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Jamerson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He attended Northwestern High School where he became inspired by blues music.
He contributes his musical abilities on hit songs such as “Rock the Boat” and “Boogie Fever.”
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is James Jamerson Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Jamerson celebrates birthday on January 29 of every year.
What made James Jamerson so great?
He had a very unique skill set that gave him the ability to create and execute bass lines and grooves like no other bass player had ever done before. That’s what gave James Jamerson his unique super power, and ultimately why he became one of the most game-changing bass players in the history of modern music.
What happened James Jamerson?
Long troubled by alcoholism, Jamerson died of complications from cirrhosis of the liver, heart failure and pneumonia on August 2, 1983, in Los Angeles. He is interred at Detroit’s historic Woodlawn Cemetery.
Is James Jamerson still alive?
August 2, 1983
Did James Jamerson change his strings?
James used flatwound strings, which he preferred ‘worn in’ ( he rarely changed them ) and furthered deadened using the Precision’s bridge mute. Typically, he’d keep the bass control on his amp high with treble set around midway driving the valves hard for a little extra drive.
How many of the Funk Brothers are still alive?
While Motown recordings utilized many musicians, the film focused on 13 players, of whom five were already dead. Just four Funk Brothers are alive now. Jones is survived by his wife, June, and three children.