Jimmy Thackery

Jimmy Thackery (born May 19, 1953) is a blues singer/guitarist.

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May 19 - 1953 - Blues

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Known for his gritty, blue-collar approach and marathon live shows, Jimmy Thackery was for many years part of The Nighthawks, one of the hardest-working blues bar bands in North America. Since the late 1980s, Jimmy has been touring under his own name, and has found a wide audience. His hard-edged, tough-as-nails approach to guitar playing and his trio's driving rhythm section holds appeal for fans of both traditional Blues and roots Rock.

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Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Thackery was raised in Washington, D.C.. After joining the Nighthawks in 1974, and recording over 20 albums with them, he struck out on his own in 1987. Since 1991 he has been leading a trio, Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers, and has recorded a number of albums for the San Francisco, CA-based Blind Pig Records.

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Pittsburgh, PA - Washington, D.C. - San Francisco, CA

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