Scott, James, Jr.
(1913–1983)
Scott, James, Jr. 21 January 1913; Lexington, MS – 18 July 1983; Chicago, IL James Scott’s early years were spent playing blues in Mississippi, learning slide guitar from Robert Night-hawk and performing with Boyd Gilmore and Snooky Pryor. He moved to Chicago in the mid-1950s, playing in West Side clubs. Often he was side-man to Eddie Taylor, Carey Bell, and Willie Williams , in addition to leading his own groups. Edward Komara Bibliography O’Neal, Jim. James Scott, Jr. [obituary]. Living Blues…