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Jimmy Soul
Jimmy Soul
Artist Information
Genres: Soul, R&B, Pop
Active: 60's
Born: August 24, 1942 in Weldon, NC
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Biography
Born on August 24, 1942 in Weldon, NC, Jimmy Soul became a preacher at the age of seven and performed gospel as a teenager, becoming known locally as "the Wonder Boy." His talent was noticed by Frank Guida, engineer of the legendary Norfolk sound, and was recruited to record some of the calypso-based songs that Guida had hand-picked for one of his other hit artists, Gary U.S. Bonds.
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