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Jimmie Thomas

also recorded as Leon Rene

Jimmie Thomas is credited on 851 releases across 237 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1956–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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851

Credits

237

Albums

8

Decades active

128

In collections

Biography

American music composer of R&B and rock'n'roll songs in the 1930's to 1950's.
Born on February 6, 1902, Covington, LA – died on May 30, 1982, Los Angeles, CA.
He sometimes used the songwriting pseudonym Jimmie Thomas or Jimmy Thomas.
Brother of Otis Rene and father of Googie Rene.

Bio from Discogs

Credited work

851 releases · 237 albums · active 1956–2025

  • Performance · 884
  • Other credits · 11

Studios: Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios · Electric Lady Studios · Bradley Recording Studios · Record Plant, N.Y.C.

Discography

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