Jimmy Witherspoon was a renowned American blues singer who gained prominence in the 1940s and 1950s. Born on August 8, 1920, in Gurdon, Arkansas, Witherspoon's career spanned several decades during which he became known for his distinctive voice and his ability to bridge the worlds of blues, jazz, and R&B. He first garnered major attention with his 1949 hit "Ain't Nobody's Business," which became a blues standard
... Más informaciónJimmy Witherspoon was a renowned American blues singer who gained prominence in the 1940s and 1950s. Born on August 8, 1920, in Gurdon, Arkansas, Witherspoon's career spanned several decades during which he became known for his distinctive voice and his ability to bridge the worlds of blues, jazz, and R&B. He first garnered major attention with his 1949 hit "Ain't Nobody's Business," which became a blues standard. Throughout his career, Witherspoon worked with a number of legendary musicians including Count Basie, T-Bone Walker, and Gerry Mulligan.
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