This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. The neck may have eventually warped, as many claimed it was impossible to play. This browser does not support getting your location. Jan 23, 2017 - Explore Anthony Griffin's board "James Jamerson" on Pinterest. His nimble bass playing was considered an integral part of the "Motown Sound". McKnight and Johnson said Fridays headstone unveiling is one of several Jamerson-related tributes theyve embarked on: Theyre working to honor the bassist at the Smithsonian Institution and to get him into the South Carolina Hall of Fame, based in Myrtle Beach. Eventually, Annie Jamerson said, Berry Gordy asked him to come off the road because none of the producers wanted to record without him.. In 2000, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame via the Sidemen category. He was noted as "the incomparable James Jamerson" on the record's sleeve. Chanson Chanson The 1930s were called the Great Depression (1929-1939). Learn more about managing a memorial . They're curious, but sometimes too motivated by money. So that was the first thing.. Read on to learn more about the unfortunate events that led up to Jamerson's tragic, untimely death. Thats his job and thats what he does. Please check back soon for updates. Failed to delete memorial. according to. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. But since then, investigators have suspected that he was actually murdered. [57], Jamerson has received several accolades in his home state of South Carolina. Jimi Jamison had a narrowing of his arteries and cardiovascular disease . Search above to list available cemeteries. We have set your language to In the next three decades he played on the studio albums by Janet Jackson, Smokey Robinson, and Aretha Franklin, to name a few. He attended Northwestern High School where he became inspired by blues music. ). During his over three-decades long career he recorded with Bob Dylan, Tavares, The Temptations, and many more. James Lee Jamerson (January 29, 1936 - August 2, 1983) was an American bass player. [13][22] Jamerson had stopped touring in 1964 and did studio work on a full-time basis. based on information from your browser. [48] He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004,[49] and he was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2007 both as a member of the Funk Brothers. You've heard his grooves, do you know who he is? Jamerson was a musical genius and pioneer who revolutionized the artistry of the bass, the proclamation read. James Jamerson. Though not a major release, Jamerson was credited in 1970 on the album sleeve of the, List of albums by Motown and its subsidiaries. If you see something that doesnt look right, contact us. . There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Eventually, Jamerson was put on retainer for $1,000 a week (US$7,792 in 2021 dollars[14]), which afforded him and his expanding family a comfortable lifestyle. "Godfather" star James Caan died early this month at the age of 82 of a heart attack and arterial disease, according to his death certificate. James passed away on September 20 2007, at age 95. A system error has occurred. [62][63][64], Jamerson started on a school owned upright bass. . Jamerson followed in the footsteps of his father, the legendary Motown studio musician, as a bassist. [2][5], With The Crusaders with B.B. In the 70s he also formed his own group, Chanson. [7](pp8486)[22] He continued to use the upright bass occasionally, as in 1964's "My Guy". The greatest overall compatibility with Aquarius is Leo and Sagittarius. Aaliyah book Baby Girl is a singers tragic tale, Insane Clown Posse's Violent J reveals heart condition; group announces farewell tour, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [7](p84), After his 1957 Precision Bass was stolen, he briefly replaced it with an early sixties sunburst Precision which was also stolen. When James Jamerson was laid to rest in Detroit in 1983, his gravesite was marked by a . He had suffered for years with ankylosing spondylitis. [10][7](p12) There he became a member of a core of studio musicians who informally called themselves The Funk Brothers. Jamerson was honored by the Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. [24][18] As other musicians went on to use high-tech amplifiers, round-wound strings, and simpler, more repetitive bass lines incorporating new techniques like slapping, Jamerson's style fell out of favor with local producers as he was reluctant to try new things. Through most of his life, his birth year was mistakenly believed to be 1938. Jamerson is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who was ranked No. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Edward Jamerson . A selection of albums on which Jamerson played: Valerie Simpson Exposed Valerie Simpson [24][44] He is interred at Detroit's historic Woodlawn Cemetery. The following is a list of notable deaths in 1983.Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. 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. McKnight enlisted Los Angeles sculptor Nigel Binns to create the bronze bass. [56] In 2015 songwriter and bassist Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys named Jamerson as his favorite bassist. He was survived by his wife and four children, one of whom, James Jr. (pictured above), also became a session bassist. US new agencies are reporting the death at the age of 58 of virtuoso bassist JAMES JAMERSON JR. No cause of death has been given though its reported that he had been ill for some time. [24][25][e] Jamerson performed on 23 number-one hits on the pop charts,[f] a record narrowly surpassed only by Paul McCartney of The Beatles who cites Jamerson as his biggest influence, and he performed on 56 number-one hits on the R&B charts. Add to your scrapbook. Long troubled by alcoholism, Jamerson died of complications from cirrhosis of the liver, heart failure and pneumonia on August 2, 1983, in Los Angeles. Please reset your password. . Soul and Jazz and Funk is an independent soul news and reviews website compiled by Charles Waring and Bill Buckley, two of the UKs most experienced and respected Soul music writers. Sunrise Sunset this road must be traveled by us all my only hope is that he was able to leave a sampling of what God gave him and my condolences go out to the Family RIP Junior . He briefly played the trombone. The immediate cause of death was listed as myocardial infarction, and the condition leading up to it was coronary . For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. While honing his talents after high school he started drinking and ultimately descended into alcoholism. Make sure that the file is a photo. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. No cause of death has . Subscribe to the Noise11 Music Newsletter here, Listen to the Noise11 Music News channel now at iHeartRadio, Follow Noise11.com on Facebook and Twitter, Tagged as: Very sad news to report today: James Jamerson, Jr. has passed away at the age of 58. [35][h], Jamerson was the subject of a book by Allan Slutsky in 1989 titled Standing in the Shadows of Motown. James Thomas Jamerson in BillionGraves James Thomas Jamerson was born on August 12 1912. Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. James Jamerson was a Aquarius and was born in the Silent Generation. Starchild Tina Marie When he did, he brought Jamerson to the studio, but Jamerson was too intoxicated to stay upright, so James played the classic line while lying flat on his back. The bass was previously owned by his fellow bass player Horace "Chili" Ruth. Click to reveal When Berry Gordy moved Motown's headquarters to Los Angeles, California in 1973, the association between Motown and Jamerson ended. Jamerson found his birth certificate late in life, and it showed 1936 to be the birth year. When they did, it didn't sound right. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Edward E Jamerson. Jamerson was forced to scalp a ticket for a back row seat in the bleachers to attend. Try again later. [18][46][47] The first time he was credited on a major Motown release was in 1971 for his performance on Marvin Gaye's What's Going On. Ruling Planet: James Jamerson had a ruling planet of Uranus and has a ruling planet of Uranus. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Oops, something didn't work. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Cause of death Unknown. [53] He received the Samson, Hartke and Zoom International Bassist Award in 2012. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. People born under this sign are clever and charming. Jeremy Applegate was born on August 29, 1965 in San Jose, California, USA. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence: Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He launched the campaign when a Michigan friend and Motown fan questioned the humble state of Jamersons gravesite. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Discover the real story, facts, and details of James Jamerson. [12] He played with a relaxed and light touch. See https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2021/08/27/late-motown-bassist-james-jamerson-gets-bass-topped-headstone/5619866001/, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. His increasingly solid reputation started providing him opportunities for sessions at various local recording studios. Hard Stuff Wayne Kramer, , Never miss a story! Year should not be greater than current year. James Jamerson is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. It turned out musician. This page is not available in other languages. 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Oops, we were unable to send the email. Jamerson's index finger even earned its own nickname: "The Hook". [7](p85)[12] In the mid-1970s, a producer attempted to modernize Jamerson's sound by asking the bassist to switch to brighter-sounding roundwound bass strings, but Jamerson politely declined. King Try again later. James Jamerson was born on the 29th of January, 1936. Jamerson Jr. was born in Detroit to legendary session bass player James Jamerson, a cornerstone member of Motown's famed house band, The Funk Brothers. James Jamerson Jr. (born James L. Jamerson III; August 24, 1957 March 23, 2016)[1] was an American bass player and noted studio musician. Once more details are available, we will update this section. You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show), "James Jamerson Rock and Roll Hall of Fame biography (2019)", "The 100 Greatest Bass Players of All Time", "One man's battle to get Motown great James Jamerson into the S.C. 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CNN James Garner, the understated, wisecracking everyman actor who enjoyed multigenerational success on both the small and big screens, has died. James Jamerson, whose electric bass backed many of Detroit's biggest musical stars, died Tuesday, his wife said today. [37](pp144146), Bassists who have noted Jamerson's contribution or been influenced by him include Rocco Prestia, Anthony Jackson, Pino Palladino, Paul McCartney, Bob Babbitt, Nathan Watts, Will Lee, Geddy Lee, Chuck Rainey, Marcus Miller, Mike Mills, Phil Chen, John Entwistle, Michael League, Mike Watt, Sting, John Paul Jones, Bernard Odum, Victor Wooten, Robert DeLeo, Glenn Hughes, Tommy Shannon, Suzi Quatro, Ron Asheton, Tony Sales, Peter Cetera, Robert Kool Bell, Bootsy Collins, Michael "Flea" Balzary, Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke, Michael Henderson, Jack Bruce, John Patitucci, Jason Newsted, Rick Danko, Garry Tallent, Alan Gorrie, Jerry Jemmott, Andy Fraser, Brian Wilson and others. [54] He was awarded a bust at the Hollywood Guitar Center's Rock Walk,[55] and in 2013 the Funk Brothers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [7](pp8486)[65], Jamerson used La Bella heavy-gauge (.052.110) flatwound strings which were never replaced, unless a string broke. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979 and No. See the article in its original context from. [3] In 2020, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Jamerson number one in its list of the 50 greatest bassists of all time. He did not particularly take care of the instrument, as he stated: "The dirt keeps the funk".
