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Monday 18 April 2016

Tribute Mondays: Jimmy McCracklin

Jimmy McCracklin (August 13, 1921 – December 20, 2012)


West Coast Blues, Jump Blues and R&B Pianist and Singer/Songwriter, Jimmy McCracklin, realeased over 30 Albums in his more than seven decades career. He gained major popularity in 1957 and continued working into his latter years. Thanks for your contribution Mr. McCracklin, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here And have an exciting Monday:Club Savoy, Miss Mattie left me, Street loafing woman, Just got to know and The Walk

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_McCracklin
Background information
BornAugust 13, 1921
St. LouisMissouriU.S.
DiedDecember 20, 2012 (aged 91)
San Pablo, California, U.S.
GenresWest Coast blues
Jump blues
R&B
Occupation(s)Pianistvocalistsongwriter,composer
Years active1945–2012
LabelsGlobe Records, Swing Time,Checker RecordsImperial,Peacock, Trilon Records,ModernRounder, Classics Records, Bear FamilyAce,StaxMinit; Hi Records

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