James Jamerson
| Born | January 29, 1936 |
| Hometown | Edisto Island, South Carolina, United States |
| Spouse | Annie |
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The latest Bass Day celebration will bring a 65-bass army to the Motown Museum on Saturday
- The 11th annual Bass Day will feature 65 bassists playing along to classic tunes on the grounds of the Motown Museum.
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The 2024 class is the largest inducted into the music & entertainment hall of fame; alongside adding one of the youngest in Greenville's Marcus King.
