Skip James

Skip James

Deceased · Born: Jun 9, 1902 · Died: Oct 3, 1969

Personal Details

BornJun 9, 1902 Bentonia, Mississippi, USA

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.

Career

1999
See You in Hell, Blind Boy
2003
The Soul of a Man