Jimmy Reed

Jimmy Reed Jimmy Reed American blues musician (1925–1976) Not to be confused with Jim Reed (coach). 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's R&B and Hot 100 singles charts.[3] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Jimmy Reed Background information Born Mathis James Reed (1925-09-06)September 6, 1925 Dunleith, Mississippi, U.S. Died August 29, 1976(1976-08-29) (aged 50) Oakland, California, U.S. Genres Blues, electric blues Occupations Musician songwriter…

GENRES: Blues, Male Vocalist

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