Jimmy Velvit
Rock and roll, Musical Artist
1941 – 1991
Who was Jimmy Velvit?
Jimmy Velvit is an American rock and roll singer, who began his career in the 1960s. His real name is James Mullins, originally from Coalgate, Oklahoma, later from Dallas, Texas. He is best known for recording a white rhythm and blues version, in 1962, of Robert & Johnny's 1958 hit "We Belong Together". Velvit's first release was "Sometimes At Night" on Division Records in 1961, afterwards released on Cub Records. He also recorded under the name 'James Bell', in 1968, when he charted "He Ain't Country", a Country & Western release, for Bell Records.
In 2001, his album Sun Sea and Sand was nominated for a Grammy Award. Velvit was still recording and performing as of 2014.
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- Born
- Jan 11, 1941
- Profession
- Died
- 1991
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on July 23, 2013
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