Jimmy Reed

USA, 1953–1976

American blues singer and harmonica player (1925-1976) whose relaxed shuffle rhythm and high harmonica on 'Baby What You Want Me to Do' and 'Bright Lights, Big City' were widely covered by rock musicians.

MusicRoots documents 0 artists who influenced Jimmy Reed and 3 artists Jimmy Reed influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Which artists did Jimmy Reed influence?

• The Rolling Stones — The Rolling Stones cut their teeth on Jimmy Reed's easy shuffle, covering 'Honest I Do' on their debut — his lazy groove is woven through early British R&B.
• Percy Sledge — The blues of Jimmy Reed was among the sounds Sledge drew on in forging his deep soul.
• Grateful Dead — Three Jimmy Reed songs went into the Dead's repertoire, as many as they took from Muddy Waters.