Jimmy Liggins

Jimmy Liggins
Background information
Birth nameJames L. Elliott
Also known asJames H. Liggins
Born(1918-10-14)October 14, 1918
Earlsboro, Oklahoma, United States
DiedJuly 21, 1983(1983-07-21) (aged 64)
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresR&B, jump blues
Occupation(s)Singer, guitarist, bandleader
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1946—1960s
LabelsSpecialty, Aladdin, others

Jimmy Liggins (born James L. Elliott; October 14, 1918 – July 21, 1983) was an American R&B guitarist and bandleader. His brother was the more commercially successful R&B/blues pianist, Joe Liggins.

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