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Hometown: Portsmouth, VA
Label: Cosmic Twin - DMCA Protected Music
Management: Cosmic Twins Productions
Website: jimmydrew.bandcamp.com
Sounds Like: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, R.E.M., The Windbreakers, The Byrds, The Beatles
Genre: Rock
Virginia artist Jimmy Drew started playing guitar at the age of twelve when he picked up his brother's guitar which had been given to him by his talented older cousin. Jimmy caught the music bug early playing with his first garage band called Blue Wilma (named after a local girl who had been pulled out of a local frozen lake in 1978. After a spat of gig's with that band and a few other Garage bands he decided to form his own band called Strange Advice in the early 80's. That band was his first really good band and during that time he started cutting demo's in local studio's honing his songwriting skill's. After a few years of playing gig's in the Tidewater area of Va. the band dissolved and Jimmy decided to form another band.
The Image Bank was formed in 1989 and they were planning a recording session at Mitch Easter's drive-in studio but the band broke up because of some members inner demons ( Drug's & Alcohol issues). After taking a short break from the business Jimmy put another band together with some friend's and called the band Les Distracted, soon after Jimmy was asked to play with the regional band called The Killer Neighbors and after a few years of playing up and down the east coast worked on their CD entitled been there done that with a Flock of Seagull's drummer Micheal Marquett producing. During the recording of the CD there was some conflict in the studio because the producer did not like the fact the Jimmy played like John Lennon and tried to dumb down his playing so he left the band, Even though he is on the CD he never looked back.
In 1997 Jimmy released a CD entitled For Those Who Have A Clue but shortly after fell ill with Crohns Disease and had to retire from performing live or working at all. After many years of trying to just take care of himself he decided to start recording demo's again and was writing extensively. In August of 2010 he released a new CD entitled Somewhere To Fall which was a collection of some of the songs he wrote during this time. Presently Jimmy is working on song's for a new CD and hope's to start performing live again.
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I am impressed young man and I saw Jimi Hendrix live at the Fillmore East among 100's of other great Bill Grahm shows. You would have loved it. Of course there will never be a Hendrix or the Beatles or the Rolling Stones or the Byrds, Led Zepplin, Kinks, Eagles etc etc. Your album is quite fine and I wish you the best of luck!”
Jeffrey Goldstein - Fan review
“After listening to all 14 songs on this cd; there's not a song that I don't like! Jimmy has put together a great bunch of musicians to bring life to to his songs. This is one cd that will get played a lot at my home! So, if you like rock, buy and play loud enough for your neighbors to enjoy!”
Harrell Broome - CD Baby Review
“Very nice. This reminds me of the Jayhawks!”
the critic - Labtones review of won't be waiting
“This song has the right feel to it.
It grabs your attention! I like It.”
tijn - Labtones fan review of the song: Won't Be Waiting
“After listening to the music of "Jimmy Drew", I found it refreshing and relaxing. Makes you want to sit back and just enjoy the music.”
Mark - Artists-Fans Music Network
“Jimmy Drew has a nice and fresh sound making me feel good. The first time I listened n I’ve been interested by Beatles and Byrds influences. I’m a Beatles fan from the early days and a Byrds’addict since the beginning of their career. So I wanted to know better and I’ve bought the ‘Somewhere To Fall’ CD. It’s really difficult to choose one song among others. I think we have to hear and appreciate all songs in a row. So, take the time to listen the album and you’ll love it.! Jean-Paul RIBES
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Jean-Paul RIBES - SASSETOT LE MAUCONDUIT, FR - Fan Review of Somewhere to Fall
“Jimmy Drew has a fresh and, unique insight to his music. Drew takes a path that many artist's don't understand these days. "Hard work will produce good/solid and, fresh music"
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Jeff Hertel - EComCon
“'Jimmy Drew has a voice that makes you want to sit back and relax, I’d say it was ‘Sunday afternoon relaxation' music... but hey that’s just me. I would definitely play his music on my radio show Bewitched because his music is quite unique and would fit in well. Keep up the excellent work!'
You can add that you'll be played on BEWITCHED on Thursdays 6pm-9pm EST on www.woodyradio.com”
DJ U.K Red - Woody Radio Music Group
“Jimmy Drew Featured In Psychedelic Central Online Magazine.Just Follow The Link..
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Jan Of Psychedelic Central - PSYCHEDELIC CENTRAL
“excellent songs jimmy!! cant wait for the cd...and the word is out on my station and a few others i hang with..they are waiting!”
Chris Smith - Rock Radio
