Jimmy Nelson | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:JimmyT99Nelson_Sept21996.jpg) Nelson at the Long Beach Blues Festival, 1996 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Nelson |
| Also known as | Jimmy "T99" Nelson |
| Born | April 7, 1919 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 29, 2007 (aged 88) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Jump blues, rhythm and blues,[1] swing |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1948–2007 |
| Labels | Olliet Records RPM Records Kent Records Chess Records Music City Records Paradise Records All Boy Records Bullseye Blues & Jazz Nettie Marie Records Ace |
James Nelson[2] (April 7, 1919 – July 29, 2007),[3] known as Jimmy "T99" Nelson, was an American jump blues and rhythm and blues shouter and songwriter.[1] With a recording career that spanned over 50 years, Jimmy "T99" Nelson became a distinguished elder statesman of American music. His best known recordings are "T-99 Blues" and "Meet Me With Your Black Dress On". Nelson notably worked with Duke Robillard and Otis Grand.[3]
- ^ a b Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music (1st ed.). Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
- ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 334. ISBN 978-0313344237.
- ^ a b Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2007 July To December". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2015-10-05.