Uploaded on Feb 4, 2008
Elmore James (January 27, 1918 -- May 24, 1963) was an American blues guitarist, singer, song writer and band leader. He was known as The King of the Slide Guitar and had a unique guitar style and stirring voice.
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lepbeer 6 months ago
Malmsteen, Vai, Satriani and petrucci disliked this 'cause it has no arpeggios
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Sky Marshall 5 months ago
Don't worry, people. The Sky is Okay. I'm fine. Really, I'm fine. Carry on.
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mime1926 2 weeks ago
Where is the "new living" Elmore James?
Wots wrong with u people?
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João Manuel Veloso Bárbara 2 weeks ago
É o original? Lembro-me do saudoso Gary Moore! Muito obrigado, muito Bom!
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ray twrror 2 weeks ago
No, it clearly wasnt a joke. You were trying to be serious and failing like fuck because of it. Don't comment on guitarists you have no fucking idea about.
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rallyivan1234 3 weeks ago
Satriani is a great bluesman, see my video:
/watch?v=_lzTou-jEGc
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JoJoTandTheJuice 3 weeks ago
Chigago's King Of The Open D Tuning ... !!
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Glendoras 3 weeks ago
50 years today, and The Sky Is still Crying for Elmore James.
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lepbeer 3 weeks ago
got it, man! i was just joking. i dont like their sound, but i obviously respect them!
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lepbeer 3 weeks ago
everybody appreciate the early blues!
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lepbeer 3 weeks ago
don't act like a child if you cant realize it was just a joke. take it easy and feel the blues, man
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ray twrror 4 weeks ago
Don't act like a cunt. You've clear never heard much of those guitarists if you think all they play is arppegios.
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