Jimmy Nolen

Jimmy Nolen (April 3, 1934 – December 18, 1983) was an American guitarist. He was known for his distinctive "chicken scratch", which is lead guitar playing in James Brown's bands. 

In its survey of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time," the English magazine Mojo ranks Nolen number twelve.

 Sources 

 Bibliography 

 Kienzle, Rich. Great Guitarists. New York: Facts on File, 1986. p. 234. ISBN 9780816010332
 Thompson, Dave. Funk. Detroit: Backbeat Books, 2001. pp. 11–14. ISBN 978-0879306298

Category:1983 deaths
Category:1934 births
Category:American guitarists
Category:Musicians from Oklahoma
Category:People from Oklahoma City