James is known for old - school R & B recordings . His classic soul-inspired sound and concert style harkens back to the golden days of R & B and the men who practiced it : British guitarist has earned recognition , but still no big - time hits . Hunter says that he 's trying to combine contemporary lyrics with old sound .
James is known for old - school R & B recordings . British guitarist has earned recognition , but still no big - time hits . Hunter says that he 's trying to combine contemporary lyrics with old sound .