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Jimmy Reed

American blues musician and songwriter (1925-1976) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 50

Mathis James Reed was an American blues musician and songwriter. His particular style of electric blues was popular with a wide variety of audiences.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1991

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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.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1976 · aged 50

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