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Elmore James (né Brooks; January 27, 1918 – May 24, 1963) was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice, James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. His slide guitar technique earned him the nickname "King of the Slide Guitar". == Biography == Elmore James was born Elmore Brooks in Richland, Holmes County, Mississippi, the son of 15-year-old Leola Brooks, a field hand.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Elmore James first charted in 1953 with I Believe.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.On US Rock the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.