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Skip James,
Owens hails from Bentonia, MS.
Owens is much less famous than
James, but he's often compared to
Skip due to his high, rich vocals and intricate guitar styles, which finds him using several tunings and occasional minor keys. His material, it must be noted, is not nearly as strong or tightly constructed as
James', although it draws from some of the same sources. Noted folklorist and blues scholar
David Evans made several recordings with
Owens in the late '60s and early '70s. ~ Richie Unterberger