Skip James
Actor
- Born
- June 9, 1902 · Bentonia, Mississippi, USA
- Died
- October 3, 1969 (age 67)
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.
Known for
Acting4
- 2004The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 as Self
- 2003The Soul of a Man as Self (archive footage)
- 1999See You in Hell, Blind Boy
- 1996Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966 as Self
Behind the camera1
- 1985Die Föhnforscher Original Music Composer