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Jimmy Johnson, whose real name is Jimmy Thompson, is a former welder with a great passion for the blues that led him to become one of the greatest singers and guitarists of this type of music. Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Jimmy learned to play piano at an early age and throughout his childhood sang in various gospel groups. In 1950 he moved to Chicago, where he worked as a welder, playing the guitar only in his free time. His professional musical career began in 1959 when he started playing with Slim Willis. However, he changed his name to Johnson (like his brother Syl). In the 60's he started playing more R & B, thanks to collaborations with Otis Clay, Denise LaSalle and Green Garland. In the mid 70's he returned to play blues and began working with Jimmy Dawkins and his first single came out in 1978, when he was 50 years old. In 1988, Johnson was seriously injured in a car accident in Indiana and inevitably had to move away from the music world. He returned in '94 with Verve and in the 2002 record with his brother Syl "Two Johnsons are better than one", followed by a live album two years later. With Buddy Guy, Jimmy Johnson is one of the few remaining representatives of the Chicago blues. Larry Williams is a great bass player, with an incredible stage presence and charisma. Larry has played both inside and outside the US. And has played with James Cotton, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, BB King and George Benson.

Musicians:

JIMMY JOHNSON | Vocals and guitar
LARRY WILLIAMS | Bass
DAVE KEYES | Keyboards
STEVE RUSHTON | Drums