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Jimmy Abegg (born December 29, 1954), also known as Jimmy A, is an American musician who grew up in Alliance, Nebraska^[1] and is currently living in Nashville, Tennessee.

In 1985, Abegg was a founding member of the progressive rock band Vector from Sacramento, California, which included Steve Griffith, Charlie Peacock, Aaron Smith (drums 1985) and Bruce Spencer (drums 1985–89).^[1] In the 1990s, he played as a solo musician, then joined Rich Mullins' A Ragamuffin Band and was also a member of Charlie Peacock's Acoustic Trio.^[1][2] He has created a variety of album artwork for artists such as Phil Keaggy, Michael W. Smith, and Chris Taylor among others.^[1] Abegg has written or co-written songs for Susan Ashton and Ji Lim.^[1] He completed a series for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.^[3] Abegg also collaborated with Kevin Max on a collection of illustrated poems entitled At the Foot of Heaven in 1995.^[1]

Abegg is affected by macular degeneration, but continues to paint.^[4]

• Abegg, Jimmy (2000). Ragamuffin Prayers. Harvest House. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-7369-0303-5.

With Vector

Solo

With Charlie Peacock

As part of Rich Mullins & A Ragamuffin Band

Collaborative works

As part of Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil

• Official website