Jimmy Liggins was an American R&B and jump blues musician active from the late 1940s through the 1950s. Known for his energetic, danceable style, Liggins made significant contributions to the development of R&B music. His most notable work is arguably "Drunk," a song that became a staple in the repertoires of numerous blues and rock artists. Despite being less commercially successful than his brother Joe Liggins, Jimmy Liggins' influence on the rhythm and blues genre is undeniable.