Jimmy Reed

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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:
2003Rockin' With Reed [Charly]
2001Big Boss Men
Let the Bossman Speak
1977As Jimmy Is
1976Blues Is My Business
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Member Of:
Buckwheat Zydeco Ils Sont Partis Band
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Similar Artists:
Little Walter
Lazy Lester
Slim Harpo
John Lee Hooker
A.C. Reed
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Influenced By:
Eddie Taylor
Sonny Boy Williamson [II]
Muddy Waters
Sonny Boy Williamson [I]
John Lee Hooker
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Followers:
John Campbell
Syl Johnson
John Mayall
Stan West
Johnny Winter
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