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 | |
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Birth name | Charles W. Thompson |
Also known as | Jewtown Jimmy |
Born | Tippo, Mississippi, United States | March 2, 1925
Died | December 28, 1995 70) Chicago, Illinois, United States | (aged
Genres | Electric blues, country blues |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1940s–1995 |
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