Self taught Guitarist and Delta Blues Legend, Mississippi John Hurt, was rediscovered during the 1960's after being affected by the Great Depression, but only enjoyed success a few years before his death. Thank you for your contribution Mr. Hurt, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Spike driver Blues , Frankie , Salty dog , Candy Man blues , The Ballad of Casey Jones , Stack O Lee , Ain't no telling , Blessed be the name and Avalon blues
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_John_Hurt
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Smith Hurt |
| Born | July 3, 1893 or March 8, 1892 Teoc, Carroll County, Mississippi,United States |
| Origin | Avalon, Mississippi |
| Died | November 2, 1966 (aged 73) Grenada, Mississippi |
| Genres | Country blues, Delta blues, Folk |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, Sharecropper, Farm hand |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 1928, 1963 – 1966 |
| Labels | Okeh Vanguard |
| Associated acts | Shell Smith Willie Narmour |
| Notable instruments | |
| Guild F-30NT | |
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