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Bookmark or Share- The influence of James Jamerson and his ten best basslinesBorn January 29th 1936, James Jamerson was one of the most influential bassists of all time. Today marks the anniversary of his passing on August 2nd 1983. His premature death stemmed from complications resulting from longstanding alcoholism, a tragic yet all too familiar tale in the annals of music history.
- James Jamerson - WikipediaJames Lee Jamerson (January 29, 1936 – August 2, 1983) [1] [a] was an American bassist. He was the uncredited bassist on most of the Motown Records hits in the 1960s and early 1970s (Motown did not list session musician credits on their releases until 1971), and is now regarded as one of the greatest and most influential bass players in ...
- James Jamerson: inside the Motown master's sound and style | Guitar World“James Jamerson was the consummate blend of intellectual, trained musician and street-smart player. His concept was to play music with feeling and tone, and he was harmonically aware of every note he played.
- The Tragic Real-Life Story Of James Jamerson - GrungeToday, deceased bass guitarist James Jamerson is widely recognized as one of the most influential musicians of the modern era. In 2020, Jamerson was named the greatest bass guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, and he was the first to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 as a "sideman" musician. While his ...
- James Jamerson: The Untold Story of Motown’s Bass HeroJaz Moss sent us his latest video, which is an incredibly well-done, detailed look at the work of James Jamerson. Jaz said it took three months of research to produce this retrospective on the Motown legend.
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