Elmore James' 100th Birthday (incl local covers + comments)

Today (January 27, 2018) would have been Blues Legend Elmore James' 100th birthday.

We asked local musicians for their comments on Elmore's career.  Here are a few quotes:

Larry Feudo (Trickbag): 

Elmore James took the Mississippi Delta blues to a whole new level-he electrified an acoustic guitar and propelled Robert Johnson's influence into a whole new thing. An innovative slide guitar master and a great singer who set a new standard for exciting modern blues.

Frank Cosentino

Elmore James was and still is a powerful force.....the grooves on his records hold the key to his magic.

In his honour, here are a few Elmore covers from a local acts:



Links: Jack de Keyzer, More Jack de Keyzer Stories, Video above courtesy of David Stephen



Links: Jordan John, More Jordan John Stories, Mike Branton, More Mike Branton Stories, Video above courtesy of bluesinbronte

And here are some videos from the man himself:





Links: Elmore James, More Elmore James Stories/Covers, Videos above courtesy of TravelerIntoTheBlue, More 100th Birthday Celebrations

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