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Homesick James (James Williams or James Williamson or John William Henderson) was born on 30 April, 1910 in Somerville, Tennessee, U.S., is an American blues musician. Discover Homesick James's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 96 years old?

Popular As James Williams or James Williamson or John William Henderson
Occupation Musician
Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 30 April 1910
Birthday 30 April
Birthplace Somerville, Tennessee, U.S.
Date of death 2006
Died Place Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1905

He stated that he was born in 1905, 1910, or 1914, while his union records give 1924.

His actual birth name has given as James Williamson or John Henderson.

Little is known about his early life.

He developed a self-taught style of slide guitar through playing at local dances in his teens.

He claimed to have played with Yank Rachell, Sleepy John Estes, Blind Boy Fuller, Sonny Boy Williamson II and Big Joe Williams, among others, and to have been acquainted with Robert Johnson.

He also claimed to be the older cousin of Elmore James, to have bought James his first guitar, and to have taught him how to play slide.

However, some of these claims are unconfirmed.

1910

Homesick James (April 30, 1910 – December 13, 2006) was an American blues musician known for his mastery of the slide guitar.

He worked with his cousin, Elmore James, and with Sonny Boy Williamson II.

Homesick James was born in Somerville, Tennessee, United States, the son of Cordellia Henderson and Plez Williamson Rivers, who were both musicians.

The year of his birth is uncertain.

1932

In 1932, he relocated to Chicago, Illinois, working with Horace Henderson's band at the Circle Inn and with the pianist Jimmy Walker at the Square Deal Club.

1937

He may have first recorded for RCA Victor in 1937, but this is also unconfirmed, and by 1938 may have begun playing electric guitar.

1940

During the late 1940s and 1950s he worked with Sonny Boy Williamson II (Rice Miller), and with Elmore James, and in the early 1950s he worked in bands including Baby Face Leroy Foster, Snooky Pryor, Floyd Jones, and Lazy Bill Lucas.

1952

His first known recordings were in 1952 for Chance Records, recording the tracks "Lonesome Ole Train" and "Homesick", which gave him his stage name.

1955

He was a member of Elmore James's band from 1955 to 1963, contributing to such tracks as "Dust My Broom," "The Sky Is Crying," and "Roll and Tumble."

Elmore James is said to have died on Homesick's couch, while the latter frantically searched for the former's heart pills.

1962

As a solo performer, he recorded for the Colt and USA labels in 1962, including a cover version of Robert Johnson's "Crossroads".

1964

His slide guitar style, not as refined as Elmore James's, traces back to Johnson's. He also recorded a 1964 album for Prestige Records, Blues on the South Side (Prestige OBCCD 529-2), including another of his best-known covers, "Stones in My Passway", and some tracks for Vanguard, which are available on the compilation album Chicago: The Blues Today.

1970

During the 1970s, Homesick was reintroduced to European audiences through his participation in the 1973 and 1975 editions of the American Blues Legends tours and albums organised by Big Bear Records, also recording a solo album Home Sweet Homesick James and a duo album with Snooky Pryor for the UK-based label.

One of his own songs, "Gotta Move" (also on Blues on the South Side) was covered (as "Got to Move") by Elmore James and by Fleetwood Mac.

1972

From 1972 through 2006, Homesick lived in Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, Fresno and finally Springfield, Missouri, where he died at the age of 96.

1989

He is mentioned by name in the 1989 song "Fergus Sings the Blues" by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue, with the lyric "Homesick James, my biggest influence".