In his late eighties, Lil' Jimmy Reed remains an international Blues star. In his late eighties, Lil' Jimmy Reed remains an international Blues star, playing gigs across Europe and traveling to ...

Eighty-five-year-old bluesman Leon Atkins found an apt title for his new album — “Back to Baton Rouge.” Atkins — the singer, guitarist and harmonica player who performs as Lil’ Jimmy Reed — lived in ...

Some local residents know Leon Atkins as a barber, while some know of his 20 years of service in the U.S. Army. Others know Atkins as Lil’ Jimmy Reed. When he’s playing his guitar and singing original ...

Next year’s Wiregrass Blues Fest will honor the late Buddy Buie, a songwriter, music producer and Wiregrass native who died July 18. Blues musician Lil’ Jimmy Reed – a regular performer at the blues ...

March is filled with activities in the Felicianas. Louisiana legend and Harwood native Lil Jimmy Reed will play in St. Francisville from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. March 15. The event is a fundraiser for The ...

His most enduring hits were recorded by Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead. But his own career faded from view. By Bill Friskics-Warren This article is part of ...