Jimmy Reed
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: United States
Biography
Mathis James "Jimmy" Reed (September 6, 1925 – August 29, 1976) was an American blues singer, guitarist, harmonica player and songwriter, notable for bringing his distinctive style of blues to mainstream audiences. Reed was a major player in the field of electric blues. His distinctive voice, piercing harmonica and hypnotic guitar patterns were one of the blues' most easily identifiable sounds in the 1950s and 1960s, and had a significant impact on many rock and roll artists who followed
Genres
Jimmy Reed Discography
- I'm Jimmy Reed (1958) - Compilation - rated 3.6/5
- Rockin' With Reed (1959) - Compilation - rated 3.8/5
- Found Love (1960) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Jimmy Reed ...Now Appearing (1961) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- Jimmy Reed at Carnegie Hall (1961) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- Just Jimmy Reed (1962) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- Plays 12 String Guitar Blues (1963) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- T'aint No Big Thing But He Is... Jimmy Reed (1963) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- Jimmy Reed at Soul City (1964) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- Blues Masters: The Very Best of Jimmy Reed (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.89/5