Skip James

Quick Facts

Full Name	Skip James
Occupation	Blues Singer
Date Of Birth	Jun 9, 1902(1902-06-09)
Age	122
Date Of Death	1969-10-03
Birthplace	Bentonia
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Gemini

Skip James Biography

Skip James is one of the most popular and richest Blues Singer who was born on June 9, 1902 in Bentonia, Mississippi, United States. Delta blues guitarist and singer who recorded songs such as “Crow Jane,” “Devil Got My Woman,” and “Yola My Blues Away.”

The Eric Clapton’s band Cream covered James’ song “I’m So Glad.” band Cream recorded James”I’m So Glad” from the song “I’m So Glad.”

His father was Eddie James, a minister.

Skip James Net Worth

Skip James is one of the richest Blues Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Skip James 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was employed in construction by building roads, levees, and roads in Mississippi.

His track ‘Hard time killing Floor Blues The song was covered by His song ‘Hard Time Killing Floor Blues’ was covered by Chris Thomas King for the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. for the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Skip James Dating?

According to our records, Skip James is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Skip James’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Skip Ranked on the list of most popular Blues Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Skip James celebrates birthday on June 9 of every year.

Who was Skip James inspired by?

James was born on June 9, 1902, on the Woodbine Plantation where his mother Phyllis worked as a cook; his father, Edward, a guitarist, left the family when James was around five. Inspired by Stuckey , James began playing guitar as a child, and later learned to play organ.

What guitar did Skip James play?

Skip James – Gibson J-185, J-45, Martin D-18, D-28 in the sixties. The guitar used in the 1931 session is now generally accepted to have been a Stella 12-string strung as a six-string. 66.

Where is Skip James from?

Bentonia, MS

Did Skip James play piano?

Skip James was unique among blues players. He was accomplished on two instruments, guitar and piano. While many lesser musicians made pests of themselves in their attempts to be recorded, James refused his offer to be recorded and embraced his rediscovery in the 1960s only halfheartedly.

What tuning did Skip James use?

James often played guitar with an open D-minor tuning (D–A–D–F–A–D), resulting in the “deep” sound of the 1931 recordings.