Jimmy Sweeney | |
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 Cover of a Greatest Hits Album issued in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Sweeney Jr.[1] |
| Also known as | Jimmy Bell and Jimmy Destry |
| Born | November 15, 1922 Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | October 6, 1992 (aged 70) Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1947–1962 |
Jimmy Sweeney (March 15, 1922 – October 6, 1992) was a singer, songwriter, and self-taught guitarist. He was a member of the Nashville African-American music scene, and a veteran of World War II. As a pop singer, he was known professionally as Jimmy Sweeney a.k.a. Jimmy Bell. Jimmy was born, raised, and died in Nashville, Tennessee.[2]
His recordings span country, rhythm and blues, soul, and doo wop. He was an early influence on Elvis Presley.
- ^ "Jimmy Sweeney". mojo.com. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
- ^ "Origins". Retrieved 12 September 2017.