Maxwell Street Jimmy Davis

Charles W. Thompson, who became known as Maxwell Street Jimmy Davis (March 2, 1925 December 28, 1995) was an American electric blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. He played with John Lee Hooker, recorded an album for Elektra Records in the mid-1960s, and remained a regular street musician on Maxwell Street, in Chicago, for over 40 years. He is best remembered for his songs "Cold Hands" and "4th and Broad". He was also known as Jewtown Jimmy.

Maxwell Street Jimmy Davis
Birth nameCharles W. Thompson
Also known asJewtown Jimmy
Born(1925-03-02)March 2, 1925
Tippo, Mississippi, United States
DiedDecember 28, 1995(1995-12-28) (aged 70)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresElectric blues, country blues
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1940s1995
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