Jimmy Rogers

:For the business man, see Jimmy Rogers (author)

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Jimmy Rogers (June 3, 1924 - December 19, 1997) is a blues guitarist best known for his work as a member of Muddy Waters' band of the 1950s.

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June 3 - 1924 - December 19 - 1997 - Blues - Guitar - Muddy Waters - 1950s

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Jimmy Rogers was born in Ruleville, Mississippi as James A. Lane and was raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Rogers took up the guitar as a teenager and played professionally in East St. Louis, Illinois (where he played with Robert Jr Lockwood) before moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1947, after serving in the military.

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Ruleville, Mississippi - Memphis, Tennessee - Guitar - East St. Louis, Illinois - Robert Jr Lockwood - Chicago, Illinois - 1947

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Rogers joined Waters the next year, with whom he helped shape the sound of the nascent Chicago Blues style. He stayed in Waters' band until launching a solo career on Chess Records in 1954. Initially unsuccessful, he retired from music until 1971 when fashions made him a reasonable draw in Europe, and he was able to record again, including a 1977 session with Waters. By 1982, Rogers was again a solo artist. He continued touring and recording albums until his death in 1997. He is survived by his son, James D. Lane who is also a guitarist and a producer/recording engineer for Blue Heaven Studios and the APO label.

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Chess Records - 1954 - 1971 - 1977 - 1982 - James D. Lane

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Not to be confused with Jimmie Rodgers, the singing brakeman, nor Jimmie Rodgers the 50s/60s pop singer.

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Jimmie Rodgers - Jimmie Rodgers - 50s - 60s

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