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Jimmy Ricks was a renowned US R&B and jazz singer, born on August 6, 1924, in Adrian, Georgia. Known for his deep bass voice, he served as the vocal lead for the R&B group The Ravens. Ricks gained notable recognition for his duet with LaVern Baker on the song "You're The Boss." At the time of his passing on July 2, 1974, in Albany, New York, he had recently embarked on a comeback as a singer with The Count Basie Orchestra.

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