Jim Brewer (blues musician)
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James Brewer (October 3, 1920 – June 3, 1988), also known as Blind Jim Brewer[1] (although Brewer did not like this additive: "My mother didn't name me "Blind", she named me "Jim"),[citation needed] was an American blues singer and guitarist.
Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States,[1] he moved to Chicago, Illinois, in the 1940s, spending the latter part of his life busking and performing both blues and religious songs at blues and folk festivals, on Chicago's Maxwell Street and other venues. In Chicago, he often performed with Arvella Gray.[1] In the 'boom' time during the 1960s blues revival period, Brewer worked on the college circuit and appeared on television. During that time, he had recordings issued on Heritage, Flyright and Testament Records.[1]
Studio albums
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Blues (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 51. ISBN 0-85112-673-1.
- ^ "Illustrated Jim Brewer discography". Wirz.de. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Tough Luck - Jim Brewer | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
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