Jimmy Dotson

Jimmy Dotson
Birth nameJames Dent Dotson
Also known asJimmy "Louisiana" Dotson
Born(1933-10-19)October 19, 1933
Ethel, Louisiana, U.S
DiedMarch 26, 2017(2017-03-26) (aged 83)
Houston, Texas, U.S
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Singer, guitarist, drummer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, drums
Years active1950s–2000s
LabelsZynn, Rocko, Home of the Blues

James Dent Dotson[1] (October 19, 1933 – March 26, 2017), sometimes known as Jimmy "Louisiana" Dotson, was an American blues singer, guitarist and drummer. His best known track was "I Need Your Love", a song he co-wrote with Jerry West.[2] Over a sixty-year career, Dotson played alongside Silas Hogan, Lightnin' Slim, Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester, Albert King, O. V. Wright, Rufus Thomas, Ivory Joe Hunter, Buddy Guy, Son Seals, and Isaac Hayes.[3] He released three singles on different record labels between 1959 and 1963.[4][5]

  1. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 211. ISBN 978-0313344237.
  2. ^ "Jimmy Dotson, 'I Need Your Love'". AllMusic.com. January 27, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  3. ^ "Jimmy Dotson, Rhythm and Blues, Houston Booking". Gulfcoastentertainment.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
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