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Garnet Mimms

Most widely known for his initial rendition of “Cry Baby,” later on a significant item in Janis Joplin’s repertoire, Garnet Mimms’ pleading, gospel-derived strength made him among the first true soul performers. His legacy continues to be criminally underappreciated, since for reasons uknown he never obtained another strike on the …

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