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Skip James

American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter (1902–1969)

Fame53.8
Momentum0.9
Wikipedia4.3K

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Lived 1902–1969, aged 67United States

United States MusiciansSinger / Musician

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26 languages
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1902–1969
Aged 67
Known for
The Soul of a Man
2003

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Updated 2026-06-19

Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. AllMusic stated: "Coupling an oddball guitar tuning set against eerie, falsetto vocals, James' early recordings could make the hair stand up on the back of your neck."

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Source confidence70.0

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