Skip James

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

5

Gender

Male

Birthday

1902-06-09

Day of death

1969-10-03 (67 years old)

Place of Birth

Bentonia, Mississippi, USA

Skip James

Biography

Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. His guitar playing is noted for its dark, minor-key sound, played in an open D-minor tuning with an intricate fingerpicking technique.

Known For

  • See You in Hell, Blind Boy

    See You in Hell, Blind Boy

  • The Blues

    The Blues

  • The Soul of a Man

    The Soul of a Man

  • Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966

    Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966

  • The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

    The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3