Jimmy Lynch - That Nasty Funky Tramp

Jimmy Lynch was born October 13, 1937 in Acmar, Alabama. A versatile comedian, singer, dancer (often billed as Mr. Motion), emcee, band leader, actor and more. Having started and performed in several vocal groups since high school, Lynch spent many nights singing and dancing in clubs. One Halloween, a club owner needed someone to tell jokes. To cover up Lynchs young age, he made himself up as a bum and the Funky Tramp was born! Taking the Funky Tramp character to vinyl, Lynchs comedic persona would go on to sell over a million copies of his multiple comedy albums throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Lynchs vocal singles, with tracks like Notions of Mr. Motion and The Broadway, proved he was just as wild and funky as any artist of the period. When not performing on his own, Lynch also worked as tour manager and emcee for many famous blues artists like Bobby Blue Bland, ZZ Hill, Tyrone Davis, Millie Jackson, Patti LaBelle and Johnny Taylor. Lynchs most recognized works are his appearances in the films of his longtime friend, legendary comedian, Rudy Ray Moore. Along with co-starring in the classic films Dolemite (1975), The Human Tornado (1976), The Devil's Son-In-Law (1977), Disco Godfather (1979) and Dolemite Explosion (2007), Lynch also worked in various aspects behind the camera during the production of the films.