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Jimmy Reed

real name Mathis James Reed

blues musician

United States · 1925-09-06 – 1976-08-29

Jimmy Reed is credited on 4,042 releases across 1,054 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1953–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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4,042

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1,054

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8

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868

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American blues musician and songwriter, born 6 September 1925 in Dunleith, Mississippi, USA, died 29 August 1976 in Oakland, California, USA. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 (Performer).
Often miscredited for writing "Big Boss Man" written by Al Smith and Luther Dixon.
Clyde Otis and Ivory Joe Hunter also wrote a song titled "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby" released one year later than the Jimmy Reed's song: Ain't That Lovin' You, Baby / My Baby's Gone Away

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4,042 releases · 1,054 albums · active 1953–2026

  • Performance · 5,758
  • Other credits · 233

Studios: Regent Sound Studios · Air Studios · Island Studios · Sound Techniques, London

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