About Timmy Shaw
Lived 1938 – 1984 (aged 45). Timmy Shaw was an American singer and singing.
Jake Hammonds (or Hammond) Jr. (September 13, 1938 – March 29 or 30, 1984), known as Timmy Shaw, was an American R&B singer who recorded in the 1960s.
He was born in Detroit. He first recorded in 1960 as Jay Hammond, with "I'll Be Your Fool" on the Hi-Q label, followed by "Hey Baby"/"Taste Of The Blues" on the Audrey label, owned by Detroit businesswoman and record producer Johnnie Mae Matthews. The following year he recorded "Throw It Out Of Your Mind"/"A Letter From My Baby" on the Reel label, and in 1962 recorded "Thunder In My Heart"/"No More" on the Bon label. The A-side is described by one reviewer as "extraordinary... one of the most sought after deep soul 45s." He worked closely with Johnnie Mae Matthews,
Timmy Shaw's only chart record was "Gonna Send You Back To Georgia", which reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1964.
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Who was Timmy Shaw?
American singer (1938–1984)
When was Timmy Shaw born?
Timmy Shaw was born on 13 September 1938 in Detroit.
When did Timmy Shaw die?
Timmy Shaw died on 29 March 1984 in Detroit.
What was Timmy Shaw's occupation?
Timmy Shaw was a singer and singing.
What nationality was Timmy Shaw?
Timmy Shaw was American.
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