Boss Man

Blues from Maxwell St.

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Jimmie Lee Robinson performs “Boss Man” on Maxwell Street in Chicago.

Chicago bluesman Jimmie Lee Robinson was born and raised not far from the famous open air market of Chicago’s Maxwell Street. In 1952 he teamed up with Freddie King for a four year stint after meeting him out side the Welfare office. He also played with Chicago blues greats Elmore James and Little Walter.

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