Jim Brewer

Singer, Guitarist

1920 – 1988

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Who was Jim Brewer?

Jim Brewer aka Blind Jim Brewer, although Brewer did not like this additive, was an African-American blues singer and guitarist.

Born as James Brewer in Brookhaven, Mississippi, he moved to Chicago in the 1940s spending the latter part of his life busking and performing both blues and religious songs at blues and folk festivals, on Chicago’s Maxwell Street and other venues.

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Born
Oct 3, 1920
Brookhaven
Also known as
  • James Brewer
  • Brewer, James
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Jun 3, 1988
Chicago

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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