Jimmy Reed

Jimmy Reed is a popular Blues artist from United States, born on September 6, 1925.

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 . Popular albums include "Jimmy Reed at Carnegie Hall", "Now Appearing", "Found Love" and "Rockin' with Reed".