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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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James Jamerson Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height | Not Available |
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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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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Annie (? - 2 August 1983) ( his death) ( 4 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
James Jamerson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James Jamerson worth at the age of 47 years old? James Jamerson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated James Jamerson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Soundtrack |
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