⬇️ JOHN BRIM ⬇️
(John Charles Brim)
DISCOGRAPHY 1952-2017 (12CD)
John Charles Brim (April 10, 1922 – October 1, 2003) was an American
Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and singer. He wrote and recorded
the song "Ice Cream Man" (later covered by the band Van Halen on its
first album,[2] by Martin Sexton on his 2001 album, Live Wide Open, by
David Lee Roth on his album Diamond Dave and by Swedish band FJK as
"Isglasskis").
DISCOGRAPHY 1952-2017 (12CD)
BIOGRAPHY
Brim began playing guitar by studying the recordings of Big Bill Broonzy
and Tampa Red. He moved to Indianapolis in 1941 and Chicago in 1947. His
wife, Grace, was also a talented musician, playing drums and
harmonica.
Brim recorded for several labels, including Chess Records. "Ice Cream
Man" was recorded in 1953 but not released until 1969. Other tracks
recorded for Chess include "I Would Hate to See You Go" (1956). The
album Whose Muddy Shoes includes all his songs from the 1950s on that
label.
Brim also operated a dry cleaners and a record store. He used his
royalties from Van Halen's recording of "Ice Cream Man" to open a
nightclub in Chicago.....
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