Lloyd "Tiny" Grimes (July 7, 1916 – March 4, 1989) was an American jazz and R&B guitarist. He was a member of the Art Tatum Trio from 1943 to 1944, was a backing musician on recording sessions, and later led his own bands, including a recording session with Charlie Parker. He is notable for playing the electric tenor guitar, a four-stringed instrument.
Tiny Grimes
Musician
Notable For
American jazz and R&B guitarist
Tiny Grimes's Historical Timeline
Tiny Grimes is born
Tiny Grimes, American musician, known for american jazz and r&b guitarist, was born on 1916-07-07. Lloyd "Tiny" Grimes (July 7, 1916 – March 4, 1989) was an American jazz and R&B guitarist.
20,000 people attempt to attend the first-ever rock & roll concert when Alan Freed presents "The Moondog Coronation Ball
20,000 people attempt to attend the first-ever rock & roll concert when Alan Freed presents "The Moondog Coronation Ball" at the old 12,000-seat Cleveland Arena; performers include Paul Williams and the Hucklebuckers, Tiny Grimes and the Rocking Highlanders, The Dominoes, and Varetta Dillard
Associated Historical Events
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Tiny Grimes is born
Tiny Grimes, American musician, known for american jazz and r&b guitarist, was born on 1916-07-07. Lloyd "Tiny" Grimes (July 7, 1916 – March 4, 1989) was an American jazz and R&B guitarist.
20,000 people attempt to attend the first-ever rock & roll concert when Alan Freed presents "The Moondog Coronation Ball
20,000 people attempt to attend the first-ever rock & roll concert when Alan Freed presents "The Moondog Coronation Ball" at the old 12,000-seat Cleveland Arena; performers include Paul Williams and the Hucklebuckers, Tiny Grimes and the Rocking Highlanders, The Dominoes, and Varetta Dillard
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tiny Grimes born?
- Tiny Grimes was born on 1916-07-07 (American).
- What is Tiny Grimes known for?
- American jazz and R&B guitarist
- What historical events involved Tiny Grimes?
- Tiny Grimes was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Tiny Grimes is born, 20,000 people attempt to attend the first-ever rock & roll concert when Alan Freed presents "The Moondog Coronation Ball.
- When did Tiny Grimes die?
- Tiny Grimes died on 1989-01-01.