Email me at jimmy@gooseneckstringband.com

Jimmy Howard was born on November 27, 1951 in Hawkinsville, Georgia.  A lifelong resident of Hawkinsville, he attended Hawkinsville schools and graduated in 1969.  He attended Middle Georgia College and Georgia Southwestern, majoring in business and biology.  An avid sports fan, he played football in high school for the Mighty Red Devils.

He also played solo trumpet in the concert band for four years.  He often jokes about never having enough sense to leave Hawkinsville but would never want to try to live anywhere else. 

Jimmy is a member of First Baptist Church in Hawkinsville where he currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Deacons and sings in the choir.   He has also served as a Sunday School Teacher in the children’s department, Church Sunday School Director, and many committees over the years.

Jimmy has played the Dobro since November, 2004.  His “pride and joy” is the 1979 D60 Dobro he acquired in 2002. 

Jimmy’s other interests include fishing, hunting, fishing, eating, fishing, playing with the Gooseneck String Band, fishing, and playing with the greatest people in the world, his seven, soon to be eight grandchildren.  Oh, did I say, he also enjoys fishing.

Jimmy feels that gospel bluegrass is just one small way for him to share Jesus with others.  He thanks you for visiting our website and urges you to check the band out by purchasing a CD or attending one of their concerts soon!!!!!!