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James Elroy King (September 9, 1958 – May 19, 2016) was an American bluegrass music singer, and musician. [1] Tom T. Hall dubbed King the "Bluegrass Storyteller", for his ability to infuse his story songs with emotion and authenticity.
From the age of thirteen until his death, the life of King James VI of Scotland and I of England (1566–1625) was characterised by close relationships with a series of male favourites. The influence James's favourites had on politics, and the resentment at the wealth they acquired, became major political issues during his reign.
King James is a heavy metal supergroup formed in 1993 with guitarist Rex Carroll and frontman Jimi Bennett (Sacred Fire). Some time later, they recruited Tim Gaines and Robert Sweet of Stryper, and released their first album in 1994. The band supported the album with a tour without Gaines, who declined to join after the recording.
The titles below are songs that are about or related to Jacobitism: a movement to restore the Stuart line to the British throne, named after King James II and VII from 'Jacobus', which meant 'James'. James II was dethroned in favour of William of Orange, and his supporters made repeated attempts to restore him and his heirs, in particular his ...
James Edward Cleveland (December 5, 1931 – February 9, 1991) was an American gospel singer, musician, and composer. Known as the "King of Gospel," Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, soul, pop, and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs.
In 1981, James released his most successful album, Street Songs, which included career-defining hits such as "Give It to Me Baby" and "Super Freak", the latter song becoming his biggest crossover single, mixing elements of funk, disco, rock, and new wave. James was also known for his soulful ballads such as "Fire & Desire" and "Ebony Eyes".
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Elmore James (né Brooks; January 27, 1918 – May 24, 1963) [1] was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. [2] Noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice, James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. [3] His slide guitar technique earned him the nickname "King of the Slide Guitar".