Jimmy Abegg Explained

Jimmy Abegg (born December 29, 1954), also known as Jimmy A, is an American musician who grew up in Alliance, Nebraska[1] and is currently living in Nashville, Tennessee.

In 1985, Abegg was a founding member of the progressive rock band Vector from Sacramento, California, which included Steve Griffith, Charlie Peacock, Aaron Smith (drums 1985) and Bruce Spencer (drums 1985–89).[1] In the 1990s, he played as a solo musician, then joined Rich Mullins' A Ragamuffin Band and was also a member of Charlie Peacock's Acoustic Trio.[1] [2] He has created a variety of album artwork for artists such as Phil Keaggy, Michael W. Smith, and Chris Taylor among others.[1] Abegg has written or co-written songs for Susan Ashton and Ji Lim.[1] He completed a series for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.[3] Abegg also collaborated with Kevin Max on a collection of illustrated poems entitled At the Foot of Heaven in 1995.[1]

Abegg is affected by macular degeneration, but continues to paint.[4]

Books

Discography

With Vector

Solo

With Charlie Peacock

As part of Rich Mullins & A Ragamuffin Band

Collaborative works

As part of Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil

Notes and References

  1. Book: Powell, Mark . Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music . 2002 . Hendrickson Publishers, Inc. . 1-56563-679-1 . Second . Peabody, MA . 19–20.
  2. Web site: Jimmy Abegg Artist Profile . https://web.archive.org/web/20121013164046/http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/artists/Jimmy_Abegg/8200/ . 2012-10-13 . January 21, 2012 . Crossrhythms.co.uk.
  3. News: Megan Frank . June 26, 2009 . Opening tomorrow at Zeitgeist: Frank Ockenfels 3, Jimmy Abegg and Buddy Jackson . The Washington D.C. Examiner.
  4. News: Bliss . Jessica . February 20, 2016 . Nashville artist losing his eyesight, not his creative spirit . .