Skip James
Born
June 9, 1902
Died
October 3, 1969 (67 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Bentonia, Mississippi, USA
Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. His guitar playing is noted for its dark, minor-key sound, played in an open D-minor tuning with an intricate fingerpicking technique.
