Jimmy Clanton (born September 2, 1938) is an American singer who became known as the "swamp pop R&B teenage idol". [1] His band recorded a hit song "Just a Dream" which Clanton had written in 1958 for the Ace Records label. It reached number four on the Billboard chart and sold a million copies. [2]

Jimmy began playing guitar at a young age and by the time he was 17, he had become an accomplished guitarist playing locally around Baton Rouge, his hometown. At 18, he jointly headed up a band called “The Rockets” and was arguably one of the top rhythm and blues bands on the Gulf Coast.

He was one of the biggest recording stars of the day, hitting his stride with seven charted hits between 1958 and 1962, three being in the Top Ten. He was one of the most popular teen idols of the ’50s and ’60s. Jimmy continues to write and record …

Jimmy Clanton was born on September 2, 1940 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Peggy Sue Got Married (1986), Go, Johnny, Go! (1959) and Teenage Millionaire (1961). He has been married to Roxanne Faye Edtmiller since December 8, 1962. They have three children.

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Jimmy Clanton (born September 2, 1938, Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American singer who became known as the "swamp pop R&B teenage idol". Brother of Ike Clanton. His band recorded a hit song "Just A Dream" which Clanton had written in …

Jimmy Clanton was born on 2 September 1940 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Peggy Sue Got Married (1986), Go, Johnny, Go! (1959) and Teenage Millionaire (1961). He has been married to Roxanne Faye Edtmiller since 8 December 1962. They have three children.