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Born: September 06, 1925 in Leland, MS
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: August 29, 1976 in Oakland, CA
Genre: Blues

Biography:
There's simply no sound in the blues as easily digestible, accessible, instantly recognizable, and as easy to play and sing as the music of Jimmy Reed. His best-known songs -- &"Baby, What You Want Me to Do," &"Bright Lights, Big City," & ...More >>

Discography: 2003 Rockin' With Reed [Charly] 2001 Big Boss Men Let the Bossman Speak 1977 As Jimmy Is 1976 Blues Is My Business More >>

Member Of: Buckwheat Zydeco Ils Sont Partis Band More >> Similar Artists: Little Walter Lazy Lester Slim Harpo John Lee Hooker A.C. Reed More >>

Influenced By: Eddie Taylor Sonny Boy Williamson [II] Muddy Waters Sonny Boy Williamson [I] John Lee Hooker More >> Followers: John Campbell Syl Johnson John Mayall Stan West Johnny Winter More >>

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