Jimmy Liggins
Jimmy Liggins, born James L. Elliott on October 14, 1922 in Earlsboro, Oklahoma,
was an American R&B guitarist and bandleader. He moved to San Diego, California
with his family and began his music career as a driver for his brother Joe
Liggins' band, the Honeydrippers. In 1947, he started recording under Art Rupe's
Specialty label as the leader of the Drops of Joy. One of his early releases,
"Cadillac Boogie" (1948), was considered a direct forerunner of "Rocket 88" and
precursor to rock and roll. Notable songs such as "Tear Drop Blues" (1948) and
"I Ain't Drunk" (1954) featuring...
