Artist: Jimmy Reed
Genre: Blues
Jimmy Reed was an American blues guitarist, harmonica player, and singer whose relaxed, accessible style made him one of the most commercially successful blues artists of the 1950s and 1960s. His hits, including 'Big Boss Man,' 'Bright Lights, Big City,' and 'Baby What You Want Me to Do,' influenced countless rock and blues musicians. Reed's easygoing approach, featuring simple guitar riffs and lazy harmonica, proved enormously influential on early rock and roll. The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, and numerous others covered his songs. Despite personal struggles with alcoholism, Reed maintained his musical career for decades. His influence on blues and rock, particularly his demonstration of how accessible blues could be, remains fundamental.
Jimmy Reed vinyl records
3 Jimmy Reed new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
JIMMY REED High & Lonesome (1981 UK 16-track vinyl compilation LP issued as part of the Charly R&B series featuring tracks recorded between 1953 & 1964. The picture sleeve has minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played CRB1013) Track Listing: A1. She Dont Want Me No More A2. High And Lonesome A3
£17.00 used
JIMMY REED Upside Your Head (1980 UK 16-track LP issued as part of the Charly R&B series featuring a superb selection of rockin R&B from the man who was a major player in the field of electric blues as opposed to the more acoustic-based sound of many of his contemporaries. The picture sleeve is Excellent with the odd faint crease still in the open shrinkwrap which has stuck to the gloss over time with the UK price sticker attached
£17.00 used
JIMMY REED Got Me Dizzy (1981 UK 16-track LP compilation issued as part of the Charly R&B series. The picture sleeve & vinyl remain in Excellent condition. As the album notes attest all tracks on this album are from copy master tapes not dubbed off disc metalwork lacquers or Aunt Fannys old corsets - this is the real deal Blues people
£14.00 used