Skip James
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: June 9, 1902
Day of Death: October 3, 1969 (67 years old)
Place of Birth: Bentonia, Mississippi, USA
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.