James Jamerson date of birth:
January 29, 1938
How old was James Jamerson when died?
45
Where was James Jamerson born?
Edisto Island, South Carolina, U.S.
When did James Jamerson die?
August 2, 1983
What is James Jamerson nationality?
American
What is James Jamerson's occupation?
Session musician
What genre is James Jamerson's work?
R&B, soul, funk
What instruments does James Jamerson play?
bass, Bass guitar, double bass
Short Biography
James Lee Jamerson (January 29, 1936 – August 2, 1983) was an American bass player. 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 most influential bass players in modern music history. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. As a session musician he played on 30 Billboard #1 hits, as well as over 70 R&B #1 hits, more than any other bass player in both categories.