Skip James

Acting

67 years oldBentonia, Mississippi, USA

Biography

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.

Personal Details

Born

June 9, 1902 - October 3, 1969 (age 67)

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Bentonia, Mississippi, USA

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James

Nehemiah Curtis James

Movies (5)

10.0

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

as Self

2004

6.5

The Soul of a Man

as Self (archive footage)

2003

See You in Hell, Blind Boy

1999

Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966

as Self

1996

Die Föhnforscher

Original Music Composer (Sound)

1985

TV Shows (1)

7.2

The Blues

as Self (archive footage)

2003