Kinney Kimbrough lost his home Monday to a house fire. The home is a total loss. He was happy to report his drums were kept safe in a separate shed. Kinney was able to grab a few clothes as he evacuated the home, but nothing more. He lost medications, memorabilia, money, personal effects, and the like.

In addition, he’s just had surgery to repair his shoulder after years of masterful drumming. A new home will need to be sourced to place on his property of 30 years. Any amount an individual or entity can donate will go solely and directly to support his needs.

Kinney began playing music in church in the Holly Springs, Mississippi area and became the drummer for his father, blues man Junior Kimbrough in the early 1990’s. Kinney was also largely responsible for keeping his father’s juke joint running during the 1990’s. He performed on several of his father’s records as well as records by his brothers David and Robert Kimbrough, Eric Deaton, Afrissippi, Davis Coen, and many others. In 2010 he released a solo album entitled Super Funky, and he continues to perform today. His sound on drums epitomizes the “hill country sound” that has been popularized around the world. The influence his drumming style has had on musicians and fans alike cannot be overstated.

I am Kinney’s friend and band mate of over 20 years. I started this fundraiser to help him get back on his feet financially. These funds will be used to help Kinney purchase medications, food, and clothing since he lost all of those in the fire. Funds will also be used to help Kinney find a new place to live while he looks for a replacement house trailer.

The funds that are donated to this fundraiser will be received into my bank account, and I will issue cashier’s checks to Kinney as he needs them for essential supplies such as medicine, food, clothing, rent, utilities, and doctors visits.