Elmore James

Summary

Elmore James is a human^[1]. Born in Richland^[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1918^[3]. He died in Chicago^[4]. He died on May 24, 1963^[5]. He worked as a guitarist^[6], singer^[7], and singer-songwriter^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,336 views/month, #6,968 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Richland^[2], Elmore James…
• Elmore James passed away in Chicago^[4].
• Elmore James was born on January 27, 1918^[3].
• Elmore James died on May 24, 1963^[5].
• Burial took place at Newport Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery^[10].
• Elmore James held citizenship in United States^[11].
• Elmore James worked as a guitarist^[6].
• Elmore James worked as a singer^[7].
• Elmore James's professions included singer-songwriter^[8].
• Elmore James received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[12].
• Elmore James is recorded as male^[13].
• Elmore James's instance of is recorded as human^[14].
• Elmore James's genre is blues^[15].
• Elmore James's genre is rhythm and blues^[16].
• Elmore James's genre is rock and roll^[17].
• Elmore James's record label is recorded as Chess Records^[18].
• Elmore James's discography is recorded as Elmore James discography^[19].
• The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[20].
• Elmore James's family name is recorded as James^[21].
• Elmore James's given name is recorded as Elmore^[22].
• Elmore James's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Elmore James^[23].
• Elmore James's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[24].
• Elmore James's instrument is recorded as guitar^[25].
• Elmore James's instrument is recorded as voice^[26].
• Elmore James's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[27].

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Origins and Family

Elmore James's place of birth was Richland^[2]. He was born on January 27, 1918^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist^[6], singer^[7], and singer-songwriter^[8].

Recognition

Elmore James received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[12].

Death and Burial

Elmore James died on May 24, 1963^[5]. He died in Chicago^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[20]. Burial took place at Newport Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Elmore James ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,336 views/month, #6,968 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

He has been cited as an influence by The Rolling Stones^[30], a musical group^[31], founded in 1962^[32].

FAQs

Where was Elmore James born?

Elmore James's place of birth was Richland^[2].

Where did Elmore James die?

Elmore James died in Chicago^[4].

What did Elmore James do for work?

Elmore James worked as guitarist^[6], singer^[7], and singer-songwriter^[8].

What awards did Elmore James receive?

Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[12].

Who did Elmore James influence?

Elmore James has been cited as an influence by The Rolling Stones^[30].