James Govan facts for kids
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James Govan
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| Birth name | James Govan |
| Also known as | The Kid |
| Born | September 2, 1949 McComb, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 2014 (aged 64) |
| Genres | Blues, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Percussion |
| Years active | 1969–2014 |
| Labels | Charly, Overture |
James Govan (born September 2, 1949 – died July 18, 2014) was an American singer. He was known for his amazing blues and soul music. People loved his deep, powerful voice. He was often called "The Kid." James Govan performed with many artists, including The Boogie Blues Band and Charlie Wood. He became a favorite musician on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, where he performed for over 20 years.
Early Life
James Govan was born in McComb, Mississippi. He started playing the guitar when he was just 13 years old.
Music Career
James Govan began his music journey playing for a group called The Vans. A music producer named George Jackson discovered him. In 1969, James recorded several songs with Fame Studio. These early songs did not become big hits at the time. However, many years later, in 2013, a record company called Ace Records released these recordings. Some of them had never been heard before!
From 1989 to 2014, James Govan performed on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. He sang and played percussion. Starting in 1994, he regularly performed with the Boogies Blues Band at the Rum Boogie Café. This café is a famous spot on Beale Street. The Boogie Blues Band was named the Best House Band on Beale Street three times! This was a big honor from the Beale Street Merchants Association.
James Govan and another musician, Don Chandler, received a special award. They were given a key to the City of Memphis! This award was for their amazing contributions to the music scene on Beale Street. It was a very rare honor for musicians there.
James Govan was also a big star at the Porretta Soul Festival in Italy. This festival honors the famous singer Otis Redding. James performed there many times from 1993 to 1997. In 1999, he released a live album called A Night on Beale. This album celebrated his 10 years of performing on Beale Street.
James Govan passed away on July 18, 2014, when he was 64 years old.
Albums
- 1987: I'm In Need
- 1998: A Night on Beale (with the Boogie Blues Band)
- 2003: Eyes/Dangerous (he played percussion on this album)
- 2013: Wanted: The Fame Recordings
