Jimmy Abegg

• Name — Jimmy Abegg • Born — December 29, 1954 • Birthplace — Alliance, NE • Occupation — Musician • Label — Sparrow • Past Member Of — Panacea, Vector, Charlie Peacock Acoustic Trio, A Ragamuffin Band, Steve Taylor & The Danielson Foil, Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil, The Ascendants

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). 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. He has created a variety of album artwork for artists such as Phil Keaggy, Michael W. Smith, and Chris Taylor among others. Abegg has written or co-written songs for Susan Ashton and Ji Lim. He completed a series for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Abegg also collaborated with Kevin Max on a collection of illustrated poems entitled At the Foot of Heaven in 1995. Along with Vince Ebo, Abegg was a member of the Charlie Peacock Acoustic Trio. An album, Live in The Netherlands was released in 1999. Abegg is affected by macular degeneration, but continues to paint.