Georgia Marshall Reynolds was born in Dayton, OH. in 1921. He was influenced by Blind Lemon Jefferson, Lightnin' Hopkins and Memphis Slim. He learned how to play harmonica as well as slide guitar in his youth. He moved to Detroit, MI. in the 1950's finding work on the local club scene, rubbing elbows with John Lee Hooker and Bobo Jenkins. Reynolds didn't record very much. His debut recordings were made in 1964. (This being one of them). A remake of St. Louis Jimmy's "Going Down Slow" appeared on a Fortune Records compilation LP shortly afterwards. In the late 60's he cut another 45 for the Mah's label. In 1987 he recorded a few songs on a CD entitled "Two Aces & A Jack" a compilation that helped rejump interest in the Toledo, Ohio blues scene. He was given the nickname "Big Jack" in his early club days, since he was a man who weighed over 200 pounds. Reynolds passed away in Toledo, OH. on December 29, 1993.
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