YMMV / Jimmy Reed

• Germans Love David Hasselhoff: During a time in which his fellow bluesmen peers — even artists such as Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Little Walter — still had a predominantly black audience, Jimmy Reed has already managed to achieve a significant white audience.
• Just Here for Godzilla: While he is a capable guitarist and harmonica player, his voice tends to be the main draw for many fans. He could sing a song about the most boring subject imaginable, and his fans would still listen for his voice. It is for this reason that his album, Jimmy Reed Plays 12 String Guitar Blues, has never sold very well - despite the popularity of his other early records.

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