Elmore James

American blues singer and guitarist (born in Holmes County, Mississippi, on January 27, 1918; died in Chicago, Illinois, on May 24, 1963).

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 (early influence).

Had a son who followed in his footsteps: [a4078981]. Distant cousin of [a=Homesick James] (in whose Chicago home Elmore died).