by Bman | Oct 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Rare Air Skip James - I'm So Glad The Skip James was easily one of the most haunting, brilliant, and uniquely eerie figures in the entire history of the Delta blues. Born near Bentonia, Mississippi in 1902, he didn't sound like anyone else of his era. While...
by Bman | Oct 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of the best blues players of all time.... Mr Skip James!! Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James (June 9,[1] 1902 – October 3, 1969) was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. Born in Bentonia, Mississippi, he died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
by Bman | Jun 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James (June 9, 1902 – October 3, 1969) was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. Born in Bentonia, Mississippi, he died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He first learned to play guitar from another bluesman from the...
by Bman | Oct 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
You all know Skip James, one of the founding fathers of the blues. But did you know he wrote this familiar song? In case you don't recognize the song, dig out that classic rock station and listen for the Cream with Eric Clapton. Thanks to Skip we have the...
by Bman | Jun 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James (June 9, 1902 – October 3, 1969) was an American delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. Born in Bentonia, Mississippi, he first learned to play guitar from another bluesman from the area, Henry Stuckey. His guitar playing...
