Maxwell Street Jimmy Davis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Maxwell Street Jimmy Davis

American electric blues singer, guitarist and songwriter

Date of Birth: 02-Mar-1925

Place of Birth: Tippo, Mississippi, United States

Date of Death: 28-Dec-1995

Profession: singer, songwriter, street artist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Charles W.
Thompson, who became known as Maxwell Street Jimmy Davis (March 2, 1925 – December 28, 1995) was an American electric blues singer, guitarist and songwriter.
He played with John Lee Hooker, recorded an album for Elektra Records in the mid-1960s, and remained a regular street musician on Maxwell Street, in Chicago, for over 40 years.
He is best remembered for his songs "Cold Hands" and "4th and Broad".
He was also known as Jewtown Jimmy.