Skip James
Blues Singer

Skip James Net Worth

Skip James was an influential Delta blues singer and guitarist born on June 9, 1902 in Bentonia, MS. He is best known for his songs "Crow Jane," "Devil Got My Woman," and "Yola My Blues Away," which have become staples of the blues genre.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 9, 1902
Birth Place Bentonia, MS
Age 118 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 3, 1969 (age 67)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $33.5 million (2024)

About

Delta blues singer and Guitarist who released songs like "Crow Jane," "Devil Got My Woman," and "Yola My Blues Away."

Before Fame

He worked in construction, building roads and levees in Mississippi.

Trivia

His song 'Hard Time Killing Floor Blues' was covered by Chris Thomas King for the O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack.

Family Life

He is the son of Eddie James, a minister.

Associated With

Eric Clapton's band Cream covered James' song "I'm So Glad."

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