Homesick James

Homesick James was born in Somerville, Tennessee, United States, the son of Cordellia Henderson and Plez Williamson Rivers, who were both musicians.

In 1932, he relocated to Chicago, Illinois,[9] working with Horace Henderson's band at the Circle Inn and with the pianist Jimmy Walker at the Square Deal Club.

[11] He was a member of Elmore James's band from 1955 to 1963, contributing to such tracks as "Dust My Broom," "The Sky Is Crying," and "Roll and Tumble.

[12][13] As a solo performer, he recorded for the Colt and USA labels in 1962, including a cover version of Robert Johnson's "Crossroads".

[17] From 1972 through 2006, Homesick lived in Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, Fresno and finally Springfield, Missouri, where he died at the age of 96.