Lil' Jimmy Reed w/ Ben Levin :: During The Chicago Blues Fest At Millennium Park
Leon Atkins, also known as Lil’ Jimmy Reed – the embodiment of authentic blues talent. Those fortunate enough to hear him can vouch for the captivating power of his stinging guitar work, gritty vocals, and haunting harmonica skills. Standing tall with a charismatic presence, Lil’ Jimmy is the quintessence of classic Louisiana down-home blues tradition. Hailing from a shot-gun shack in Hardwood, LA, a small town nestled along the Mississippi River with a thriving cotton and sawmill industry, Leon's upbringing was immersed in the blues, absorbing its wailing melodies every night from a nearby club.
His musical journey began early, crafting his own guitar from a cigar box at the tender age of six. As a teenager, he honed his skills on both guitar and harmonica, taking the stage at local clubs in Baton Rouge. A fateful night filling in for blues legend Jimmy Reed led to him being dubbed "Lil’ Jimmy Reed," marking the start of his remarkable path to success in the world of blues music.
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Leon Atkins, also known as Lil’ Jimmy Reed – the embodiment of authentic blues talent. Those fortunate enough to hear him can vouch for the captivating power of his stinging guitar work, gritty vocals, and haunting harmonica skills. Standing tall with a charismatic presence, Lil’ Jimmy is the quintessence of classic Louisiana down-home blues tradition. Hailing from a shot-gun shack in Hardwood, LA, a small town nestled along the Mississippi River with a thriving cotton and sawmill industry, Leon's upbringing was immersed in the blues, absorbing its wailing melodies every night from a nearby club.
His musical journey began early, crafting his own guitar from a cigar box at the tender age of six. As a teenager, he honed his skills on both guitar and harmonica, taking the stage at local clubs in Baton Rouge. A fateful night filling in for blues legend Jimmy Reed led to him being dubbed "Lil’ Jimmy Reed," marking the start of his remarkable path to success in the world of blues music.