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James Jamerson was an American bassist and one of the most influential and prolific bassists in the history of popular music. He was best known for his work with Motown Records and The Funk Brothers, the house band for Motown in the 1960s and 1970s. Jamerson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Jamerson was born on January 29, 1936 in Edisto Island, South Carolina. He began playing the bass at the age of 15 and was soon playing professionally in Detroit. He joined Motown in 1959 and quickly became the go-to bassist for the label. He played on hundreds of Motown hits, including classics like “My Girl”, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”. Jamerson was known for his unique style of playing, which featured a combination of walking bass lines, melodic fills, and syncopated rhythms. He was also known for his use of the thumb-slap technique, which he developed to create a percussive sound on the bass. Jamerson died on August 2, 1983 at the age of 47. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest bassists of all time.

Popular As James Lee Jamerson (The Funk Brothers, Igor)
Occupation soundtrack
Age 47 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 29 January, 1936
Birthday 29 January
Birthplace Edisto Island, South Carolina, USA
Date of death 2 August, 1983
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is James Jamerson's Wife?

His wife is Annie (? - 2 August 1983) ( his death) ( 4 children)

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James Jamerson Net Worth

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Source of Income Soundtrack

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2000

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 (under the category Side-Men).

1936

James Jamerson was born on January 29, 1936 in Edisto Island, South Carolina, USA as James Lee Jamerson. He was married to Annie.