Big Boss Manby Jimmy Reed

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Song Information

Year
1961
Peak Position
#78
Weeks on Chart
3
Total Ratings
0

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Artist Bio

Artist Bio:
Jimmy Reed was an American blues musician and singer-songwriter born on September 6, 1925, in Dunleith, Mississippi. He was known for his unique style of electric blues, characterized by his distinctive voice and harmonica playing. Reed gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s with hits such as "Baby What You Want Me to Do" and "Bright Lights, Big City".


Reed was a highly influential figure in the blues genre, with his music influencing a generation of musicians including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, and Eric Clapton. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. Reed's music continues to be celebrated for its raw emotion and simple, yet catchy melodies, making him one of the most important figures in the history of blues music.

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