Jimmy Nelson (singer)
Jimmy Nelson | |
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Nelson at the Long Beach Blues Festival, 1996 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Jimmy "T99" Nelson |
| Born | James Nelson April 7, 1919 |
| Died | July 29, 2007 (aged 88) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Jump blues, rhythm and blues, swing |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1948–2007 |
| Labels | Olliet Records RPM Records Kent Records Chess Records Music City Records Paradise Records All Boy Records Bullseye Blues & Jazz Nettie Marie Records Ace |
James Nelson (April 7, 1919 – July 29, 2007), known as Jimmy "T99" Nelson, was an American jump blues and rhythm and blues shouter and songwriter. With a recording career that spanned over 50 years, Jimmy "T99" Nelson became a distinguished elder statesman of American music. His best known recordings are "T-99 Blues" and "Meet Me With Your Black Dress On". Nelson notably worked with Duke Robillard and Otis Grand.