Jimmy Slyde

Jimmy Slyde

Acting
Born
October 2, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Died
May 16, 2008
Age
Died at age 80

Biography

James Titus Godbolt, known professionally as Jimmy Slyde and also as the "King of Slides", was an American tap dancer known for his innovative tap style mixed with jazz. Slyde was a popular rhythm tap dancer in America in the mid-20th century, when he performed on the nightclub and burlesque circuits.

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