Jimmy Dotson | |
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Birth name | James Dent Dotson |
Also known as | Jimmy "Louisiana" Dotson |
Born | Ethel, Louisiana, U.S | October 19, 1933
Died | March 26, 2017 Houston, Texas, U.S | (aged 83)
Genres | Blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, drummer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums |
Years active | 1950s–2000s |
Labels | Zynn, 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]
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