Elmore James and the Broomdusters
The undisputed 'King of the Slide Guitar' whose searing overdriven amplifier roar and impassioned scream on 'Dust My Broom' directly shaped Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, and the early British blues movement.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (0)
Tap any band to hopPersonnel details being curated from archival liner notes.
⏳ Past Members (5)
Elmore James
Lead Vocals, Slide Guitar
J.T. Brown
Tenor Saxophone, Vocals
Homesick James
Guitar, Bass
Little Johnnie Jones
Piano
Odell Campbell
Drums
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Elmore James and the Broomdusters
Elmore James and the Broomdusters emerged out of Richland, Mississippi, United States between 1951 and 1963, contributing distinctive energy to the Slide Guitar Blues and Chicago Blues landscape. Anchored by personnel including Elmore James, J.T. Brown, Homesick James, Little Johnnie Jones, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Odell Campbell (also of Magic Sam). Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Fire Records and Flair Records, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore Elmore James and the Broomdusters's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to Magic Sam (Past shared member Odell Campbell). Their audio engineering lineage connects to Bobby Robinson. Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between Elmore James and the Broomdusters and other scene originators.
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