Jimmy "Preacher" Ellis

James "Jimmy" Ellis (August 17, 1934 September 16, 2022) was an American blues musician. His recording career dated back to the mid 1960s. On more than one occasion he played at the Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festivals. In the 1960s he did some recordings that were released on the Jewel, Space, Kris and Romark labels. The type of music he recorded over the years ranged from blues and R&B to psychedelic funk and, in the 1970s, soul music from that era.

Jimmy "Preacher" Ellis
Birth nameJames Ellis
Also known asPreacher
Born(1934-08-17)August 17, 1934
Foreman, Arkansas, United States
DiedSeptember 16, 2022(2022-09-16) (aged 88)
Dallas, Texas
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
Instrument(s)Guitar
LabelsJewel, Romark, Round, Kris, Tramp Records
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