Jimmy Burns

"The younger brother of Bluesman Eddie Burns, singer/guitarist Jimmy Burns followed in the family tradition, becoming a staple of Chicago's West Side club circuit after a long absence from the spotlight.  Born February 27,1943 in Dublin ,MS. he cut a handful of singles early in his career, but upon marrying and starting a family he largely applied the brakes to his musical aspirations to focus on domestic life.  Burns performed only rarely in the decades to follow; however his children all grown in the early 90's, he rekindled his career, following up a hard day of operating his barbecue stand by cutting loose with a set of soulful blues at the Smokedaddy,  his regular venue.  In 1996, at the age of 53, Burns finally issued his long awaited full-length debut, Leaving Here Walking"  All Music Guide To The Blues

Brother Frank and Father Jay played "Stop The Train", "Someday Baby", and "All About My Woman".  For more information about Jimmy Burns visit his official Website .