Jimmy Lewis (musician)
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This article is about the soul singer and songwriter. For the bassist, see Jimmy Lewis (bassist).
James Eddie Lewis (November 19, 1937 – September 11, 2004)[2] was an American soul singer, songwriter, arranger and producer. He was a member of the Drifters in the 1960s, worked as a songwriter and producer with Ray Charles, and wrote songs for Z. Z. Hill among many others.[3]
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Birth name | James Eddie Lewis |
Born | (1937-11-19)November 19, 1937 Itta Bena, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | September 11, 2004(2004-09-11) (aged 66) Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1] |
Genres | R&B, soul, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, piano, vocals |
Years active | c.1960 to 2000 |
Labels | Era, Tangerine, Buddah, Hotlanta, Miss Butch |
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