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Biography. Reed was born in Dunleith, Mississippi. [5] . He learned the harmonica and guitar from his friend Eddie Taylor. [6] . After several years of busking and performing there, he moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1943. [1] . He was then drafted into the U.S. Navy and served in World War II. [1] .
6 de sept. de 2023 · Born Mathis (or Matcher) James Reed in Leland, Mississippi, in 1925, Reed learned the rudiments of guitar from his friend Eddie Taylor, a far more accomplished guitarist who would serve as Reed...
Hace 4 días · Jimmy Reed (born September 6, 1925, Dunleith, Mississippi, U.S.—died August 29, 1976, Oakland, California) American singer, harmonica player, and guitarist who was one of the most popular blues musicians of the post-World War II era.
Reed nació en Dunleith, Misisipi, en 1925. Aprendió a tocar la armónica y la guitarra gracias a su amigo Eddie Taylor. Tras varios años dando conciertos y tocando en la calle, se mudó a Chicago, Illinois en 1943. Fue reclutado por la marina nortamericana y sirvió en ella durante la II Guerra Mundial.
Early years. Reed was born on a plantation near Dunleith, Mississippi in 1925, where he lived until the age of 15. He learned the basics of harmonica and guitar from local semi-professional player Eddie Taylor, who became a close friend.
1. Year: 1991. Inducted by: ZZ Top. Category: Performers. Introduction. 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. Hall of Fame Essay. 1991.
Through the remainder of the 1950s and the early 1960s, Reed was among the biggest- selling blues artists in the United States. Reed's wife, Mary Lee "Mama" Reed, whom he had married in 1945, was usually present during his recording sessions. ... over 14 years ago Jimmy Reed was the greatest !
