Jimmy Gilmer is an American singer and musician, best known as the frontman for the rock band "Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs" during the 1960s. The band, hailing from Raton, New Mexico, was notable for their blend of rock & roll and Tex-Mex styles, producing a distinctive, upbeat sound. Gilmer's most successful hit was "Sugar Shack", which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1963 and became the best-selling single of the year. His instrumental contributions on piano and vocals were pivotal to the band's success.