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What did James accomplish in the 20s and 30s?
In early 1931, James auditioned for the record shop owner and talent scout H.
C.
Speir in Jackson, Mississippi.
Did he get the part he was auditioning for?
His 1931 records are considered idiosyncratic among prewar blues recordings and formed the basis of his reputation as a musician.
How many people followed his way of doing blues?
As was typical of his era, James recorded various styles of music - blues, spirituals, cover versions and original compositions - frequently blurring the lines between genres and sources.
How was this received by audiences?
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James's biographer Stephen Calt, echoing the opinion of several music critics, considered the finished product totally original, "one of the most extraordinary examples of fingerpicking found in guitar music".
Did he receive any awards?
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Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
The Great Depression struck just as James's recordings were hitting the market.
Sales were poor as a result.

Question: Did the sales eventually pick up?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Skip James' record sales eventually pick up?