Jimmy Reed: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mathis James Reed (September 6, 1925 – August 29, 1976) was an American blues musician and songwriter. His particular style of electric blues was popular with a wide variety of audiences. Reed's songs such as "Honest I Do" (1957), "Baby What You Want Me to Do" (1960), "Big Boss Man" (1961), and "Bright Lights, Big City" (1961) appeared on both Billboard magazine's R&B and Hot 100 singles charts. Reed influenced many other musicians, including Elvis Presley, Hank Williams Jr., Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and the Rolling Stones, who recorded his songs. Music critic Cub Koda describes him as "perhaps the most influential bluesman of all," due to his easily accessible style.
Quick facts about Jimmy Reed
- Full name: Jimmy Reed
- Born: 1925-09-06
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q435600
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Mathis James Reed (September 6, 1925 – August 29, 1976) was an American blues musician and songwriter.
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Jimmy Reed was born on 1925-09-06.
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