James, Elmore – Hits & Rarities – New LP

  James 1951 - circa 1963 (he died in 1963).The Sky Is Crying - The Ultimate Collection by Elmore JamesThe Sky Is Crying - The Ultimate Collection by Elmore JamesThe Sky Is Crying - The Ultimate Collection by Elmore JamesThe Sky Is Crying - The Ultimate Collection by Elmore JamesThe Sky Is Crying - The Ultimate Collection by Elmore James Elmore James is known as the "King of the Slide Guitar." He was inspired by the local performances of Robert Johnson, whose "Dust My Broom" became James' signature song and laid the foundation for his recording career. First cut by James in August 1951, "Dust My Broom" contains the strongest example of his stylistic signature: a swooping, full-octave opening figure on slide guitar. He has been credited with practically inventing blues rock by energizing primal riffs with a raw, driving intensity. James left behind a raft of classic blues songs that influenced a legion of Chicago slide players. "You can hear his signature riff at least once a night fro