Jimmy Rogers

Blues Singer

Birthday June 3, 1924

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Meridian, MS

DEATH DATE Dec 19, 1997 (73)

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About

American blues singer who was part of the band Muddy Waters in the 1950s and was a solo singer with the hit singles 'That's All Right' and 'Walking By Myself.'

Before Fame

He started learning guitar in his teenage years before moving to Chicago in the 1940s and recording songs as a harmonica player and singer.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1995.

Family Life

He had a son named Jimmy D. Lane who has also worked as a guitarist and record producer.

Associated With

He was a big part of the Muddy Waters band before he retired from music.