Jimmy Lewis (musician)

Jimmy Lewis
Birth nameJames Eddie Lewis
Born(1937-11-19)November 19, 1937
Itta Bena, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedSeptember 11, 2004(2004-09-11) (aged 66)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresR&B, soul, jazz
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano, vocals
Years activec.1960 to 2000
LabelsEra, Tangerine, Buddah, Hotlanta, Miss Butch

James Eddie Lewis (November 19, 1937 – September 11, 2004) was an American soul singer, songwriter, arranger and producer. He was a member of the Drifters in the 1960s, worked as a songwriter and producer with Ray Charles, and wrote songs for Z. Z. Hill among many others.