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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.
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Sep 6, 2023 · Jimmy Reed may not have had a mainstream sound, but his simple and honest songs are the work of a unique bluesman with a rare gift.
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Sep 9, 2009 · Written by Luther Dixon and Al Smith in 1960; released by Jimmy Reed in 1961. Great blues performance, and a big influence on early The Rolling Stones.
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Jimmy Reed (born September 6, 1925, Dunleith, Mississippi, U.S.—died August 29, 1976, Oakland, California) was an American singer, harmonica player, and guitarist who was one of the most popular blues musicians of the post-World War II era.
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Simple. Accessible. Jimmy Reed seemed to pull his songs of thin air. Reed has been covered by the likes of the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison and the Grateful Dead. His easygoing style inspired superstars and amateurs alike to take up the blues.