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when was Skip James redicovered?
He was virtually unknown to listeners until about 1960.
what happened in 1960?
In 1964, blues enthusiasts John Fahey, Bill Barth, and Henry Vestine found him in a hospital in Tunica, Mississippi.
how did he end up in the hospital?
CANNOTANSWER.
what happened after the hospital?
According to Calt, the "rediscovery" of both James and Son House at virtually the same time was the start of the blues revival in the United States.
did they make music after?
In July 1964 James and other rediscovered musicians appeared at the Newport Folk Festival.
what were peoples reactions?
released a song partially about the life of James, entitled "Nehemiah", which reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
After that James recorded for Takoma Records, Melodeon Records, and Vanguard Records and performed at various engagements until his death in 1969.

Question: were they successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Were Skip James' recordings for Takoma Records, Melodeon Records, and Vanguard Records successful?