Jimmy Slyde | |
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 James "Jimmy Slyde" Godbolt receives an award for tap-dancing from the NEA, 2006 | |
| Born | James Titus Godbolt October 2, 1927 |
| Died | May 16, 2008 (aged 80) Hanson, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Tap dancer |
| Years active | 1948–2008 |
James Titus Godbolt (October 2, 1927 – May 16, 2008), known professionally as Jimmy Slyde and also as the "King of Slides", was an American tap dancer known for his innovative tap style mixed with jazz.
Slyde was a popular rhythm tap dancer in America in the mid-20th century, when he performed on the nightclub and burlesque circuits. He was also popular in Europe and lived in Paris for a brief period of his life. Slyde appeared in several musicals and shows in the 1980s, and he received numerous awards for his talent. He was known for his signature move, the slide.