All but forgotten today, Garnet Mimms was one of the early voices of soul. Now, Looking For You, a new collection of his records, is available on Kent Records. Rock historian Ed Ward has Mimms' story.

PIPESTEM, WV (WVNS) – A McDowell County native officially earned his spot in the West Virginia Hall of Fame at Pipestem Resort State Park. Garnet Mimms is a former R&B singer who soared in popularity ...

This is FRESH AIR. Garnet Mimms is all but forgotten today, but he was one of the early voices of soul. His records have been long sought by collectors, especially from his glory days on United ...