Robert "Big Mojo" Elem
Robert "Big Mojo" Elem | |
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| Born | Robert Elem January 22, 1928 Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | February 5, 1997 (aged 69) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Chicago blues, electric blues |
| Occupations | Guitarist, singer |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1948–1997 |
Robert "Big Mojo" Elem (January 22, 1928 – February 5, 1997) was an American Chicago blues bass guitarist and singer. Although he recorded only one studio album in his long career, Elem was a part of the Chicago blues scene for over 40 years. He variously backed Arthur "Big Boy" Spires, Lester Davenport, Freddie King, Magic Sam, Junior Wells, Shakey Jake Harris, Jimmy Dawkins, Luther Allison, and Otis Rush.
He was noted as a "born entertainer whose joking and acting on stage appealed to club audiences". Elem's energetic on-stage persona underpinned his lengthy performing career.