Eighty-five-year-old bluesman Leon Atkins found an apt title for his new album — “Back to Baton Rouge.” Atkins — the singer, guitarist and harmonica player who performs as Lil’ Jimmy Reed — lived in ...
In his late eighties, Lil' Jimmy Reed remains an international Blues star. In his late eighties, Lil' Jimmy Reed remains an international Blues star, playing gigs across Europe and traveling to ...
His most enduring hits were recorded by Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead. But his own career faded from view. By Bill Friskics-Warren This article is part of ...