Born in Richland, Mississippi, in 1918, Elmore James didn't record until 1951 and died just 11 short years later - yet his influence was enormous. James' distinctive slide-guitar style proved even more popular than his recor...

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Born in Richland, Mississippi, in 1918, Elmore James didn't record until 1951 and died just 11 short years later - yet his influence was enormous. James' distinctive slide-guitar style proved even more popular than his records, influencing generations of six-string pluckers and winning disciples like Fleetwood Mac's Jeremy Spencer who modelled his entire sound and style on his idol. Featured here are 41 of Elmore's finest recordings.

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