He remained in Otis’ band until 1959 when he formed his own group, The Jimmy Nolen Band. They performed in small clubs and ballrooms in California and Arizona's "Chitlin' Circuit", backing many of the blues musicians that passed through California. The principal influences that inspired his guitar technique were, T-Bone Walker, B.B.
He stayed in Otis’ band until 1959 when he established his own group, The Jimmy Nolen Band. They performed at small clubs and ballrooms in California and Arizona’s "Chitlin' Circuit", supporting many blues musicians who traveled through California. The primary inspirations for his guitar style were T-Bone Walker and B.B.