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Marion James (Marion Agness James) was born on 8 October, 1934 in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., is an American blues singer (1934–2015). Discover Marion James's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As Marion Agness James
Occupation Singer, songwriter
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 8 October 1934
Birthday 8 October
Birthplace Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Date of death 31 December, 2015
Died Place Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1934

Marion Agness James (October 8, 1934 – December 31, 2015) was an American blues singer and songwriter.

She was considered Nashville's "Queen of the Blues".

Her career spanned 60 years, and she had a hit with a song she wrote, "That's My Man".

A flamboyant character, James was known to sign her name adding "The Blues Queen" and often wore a Tiara at her live performances.

James was born into a musical family in Nashville, Tennessee.

Her mother was the pianist at her local church, her sister sang with the Clara Ward Singers, and some of her cousins were professional musicians.

James herself sought inspiration in listening to blues singers at vaudeville shows and from her mother's record collection.

1945

Her career was highlighted in an exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum entitled "Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues 1945–1970".

1960

James came to fame in the blues clubs of Jefferson Street in the early 1960s.

Before she earned the title of Nashville's Queen of the Blues, she was called "House Rockin James".

Jimi Hendrix was a member of her band when he first started playing the guitar professionally, and she also had Billy Cox in her backing lineup.

1966

In 1966, James had a top ten hit single with "That's My Man", a song she composed, released by Excello Records.

1980

She continued to perform until the mid-1980s, when she took a break from traveling.

1990

By the early part of the 1990s, James had met Casey Lutton and joined his group, the Hypnotics.

1996

In 1996, Appaloosa Records released the album Marion James & the Hypnotics.

After that, she shared the stage with many notable performers, including Chick Willis, Rufus Thomas, and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown.

2003

In 2003, her album Essence was released by Soulfood Records.

Among those playing on the record were Beegie Adair, Reese Wynans, Jack Pearson (The Allman Brothers), the bassist Bob Babbitt, and the drummer Chucki Burke.

2012

Her album Northside Soul, issued by EllerSoul Records in 2012, reached number 10 on the Living Blues chart.

2013

In 2013, she recorded "Back in the Day" at Washington's Jefferson Street Sound recording studios.

It recalled the time when Jefferson Street was lined with smoke-filled nightclubs, which played host to Little Richard, B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and James.

James helped retired musicians in need, by founding the Marion James Aid Society.

In addition, for more than 30 years, she organized a Musicians Reunion Benefit.

She led a campaign to erect two statues, of Jimi Hendrix and Little Richard, on Jefferson Street.

2015

James died on December 31, 2015, at the age of 81, in her hometown, from the effects of a stroke.