Jimmy Lee Hannaford is a songwriter and performer whose roots stretch back to his native Mississippi, where he soaked up the sounds of Delta bluesmen as well as R&B, rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, folk, country, funk and soul.
A smooth, strong singer who is skillful on guitar, bass and harmonica, Jimmy Lee has relocated to coastal Alabama after enjoying 10 years as part of the thriving music scene in Austin, Texas.
Songwriting and performing influences include Bob Dylan , the Beatles, Willie Dixon, Steve Forbert , Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Van Morrison, Greg Brown, Wet Willie, Rosanne Cash, Tony Joe White, Eliza Gilkyson, Jon Dee Graham, Beanland , The Tangents and Duff Dorrough ... and many more.
His CD Outside In features terrific performances from such stellar Austin musicians as Paul Lemond, John Main, Earl Poole Ball, Ron Erwin, Jean Synodinos, Scott Blesener and Bo Reynolds.
