Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Biography

Jimmie Dale Gilmore is a native Texan born on May 6, 1945, in Amarillo. He grew up in Lubbock, where his early musical influences included Hank Williams, Roy Orbison, and Buddy Holly. Gilmore's diverse musical tastes were shaped by his exposure to rock and roll, folk, and blues, as well as legendary artists like The Beatles and Bob Dylan.