Oklahoma Musicians

Musician

Jimmy Liggins

Oklahoma Historical Society identifies him as born in Newby and as the leader of a high-energy rhythm-and-blues group; an Oklahoma Eagle scan documents a 1949 performance reference

Musical work

rhythm-and-blues bandleader; vocalist. Instruments recorded in the collection: voice. Genres: rhythm and blues; jump blues.

Evidence and identity

OHS supports birthplace, dates, bandleader role, and recordings; principal instrument requires separate confirmation

Blues

OHS identifies Jimmy Liggins as born in Newby, gives his dates, describes his R&B group, and names principal recordings.

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Jimmy Liggins performance reference

1949 Oklahoma Eagle scan identifies Jimmy Liggins performing at the Clarence Love Lounge and references his recordings.

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Sources

  1. www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry
  2. gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1804377/m1/3/

Related source accounts

These records use the same display name in different source contexts. They remain separate accounts.