Biography of jimmy reed

biography of jimmy reed

Jimmy Reed

American blues musician (1925–1976)

Not to be confused with Jim Reed (coach).

Jimmy Reed

Birth nameMathis James Reed
Born(1925-09-06)September 6, 1925
Dunleith, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 1976(1976-08-29) (aged 50)
Oakland, California, U.S.
GenresBlues
Occupations
Instruments
Years active1940s–1976
LabelsVee-Jay

Musical artist

Mathis James Reed (September 6, 1925 – August 29, 1976)[1] was an American blues musician and songwriter. His particular style of electric blues[2] 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'sR&B and Hot 100 singles charts.[3]

Reed influenced many other musicians, including Elvis Presley, Hank Williams Jr., Neil Young, and the Rolling Stones, who recorded his songs.

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      Mathis James "Jimmy" Reed (September 6, – August 2, ) was an American blues singer, guitarist, and harmonica player.