Jimmy entered into music at an early age, playing the drums, and performing with a band during his high school years. In the late 70’s he moved to Nashville, Tennessee where he performed with such great artists as: Brooks & Dunn, Leon Russell, Edgar Winter, Tanya Tucker, Ray Sawyer (of Dr. Hook), Keith Steagall, Keith Whitley, Deborah Allen, Marie Osmond, Dan Seals, Willie Nelson, Hank Cochran, Tom Wopat, Tommy Rowe, Sonny Throckmorton, Kieran Kane, Dobie Gray, Bruce Channel, Delbert McClinton, Steve Winwood, David Ball and Bobby Keys from the Rolling Stones… and more.
Jimmy was the original drummer for Brooks & Dunn. He toured extensively with the group throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Russia.
In Addition to Touring, Jimmy has several movies and made for TV movie soundtrack credits and appearances to his name. Most notably are the titles “Scandal in A Small Town,” starring Raquel Welch, “ Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story”, “Running Mates” , “Ruckus” and "8 Seconds."
While working with Brooks & Dunn, Jimmy has appeared on several Music Award Shows. He has also made commercials for Miller Beer Company.
Jimmy has appeared on several issues of “Country Song Roundup Magazine” for Pearl Drum Company, and Modern Drummer for Pro Mark Sticks…
The composition “Is It All An Illusion” and “Where’d You Come From” were co-written by Jimmy for the movie “Running Mates”.
Jimmy has recently had an R & B cut on Donny Kees CD, which he co-wrote with Donny titled “You Can’t Stop Me From Loving You.”
His varied career has also included a publisher’s assistant, song plugger, writer and musician for Don Gant Enterprise. Over the last few years Jimmy has owned and operated a company with Don Gant’s widow, Lynda Gant, named G & G Music Group. G&G Music had cuts by George Straight, Garth Brooks & others. Jimmy and Steve Busch Co-Produced a project a few years ago. Jimmy later teamed up with partner Pat Robinson from The Byrds in California where they’ became a great writing & production team.
Today, Jimmy is revisiting musical projects from the past; adding finishing touches, etc. He has recently re-released his album, "Once Upon A Radio," primarily written by Carlton Collins, Jimmy Gunn, and Pat Robinson. Jimmy's latest release is "Stranger in the Mirror," written by Dobie Gray and Bud Reneau. Plans are currently in motion for more music to be released soon.
Jimmy Gunn "Once Upon a Radio" is now available on all digital outlets
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