James Blood Ulmer: Biography, Facts and Career
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Willie James "Blood" Ulmer (February 8, 1940 – June 3, 2026) was an American jazz, free funk and blues guitarist and singer. He played a Gibson Byrdland guitar. His guitar sound has been described as "jagged" and "stinging". An article by journalists Peter Margasak and Graham Flashner called Ulmer's singing "raggedly soulful".
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- Full name: James Blood Ulmer
- Born: 1940-02-08
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q644768
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Who is James Blood Ulmer?
Willie James "Blood" Ulmer (February 8, 1940 – June 3, 2026) was an American jazz, free funk and blues guitarist and singer.
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James Blood Ulmer is United States.
When was James Blood Ulmer born?
James Blood Ulmer was born on 1940-02-08.
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