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Garnet MimmsGarnet Mimms Garnet Mimms American singer (born 1933) Garnet Mimms (born Garrett Mimms, November 16, 1933)[1] is an American singer, influential in soul music and rhythm and blues. He first achieved success as the lead singer of Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters and is best known for the 1963 hit "Cry Baby", later recorded by Janis Joplin. According to Steve Huey at AllMusic, his "pleading, gospel-derived intensity made him one of the earliest true soul singers [and] his legacy remains criminally underappreciated." Quick facts Birth name, Born ... Garnet Mimms Birth name Garrett Mimms Born (1933-11-16) November 16, 1933 (age 91) Ashland, West Virginia, U.S. Genres Soul, rhythm & blues Years active 1953–1978. 2007-2008 Labels United Artists, Veep, Verve, GSF,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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