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Furry Lewis
Furry Lewis
Furry Lewis
Furry Lewis
Walter E. "Furry" Lewis (1893-1981), was a Mississippi-born, Memphis-bred guitarist and singer whose early fame was based on his 1927 recordings for the Victor label. When the Depression ended most of the recording in the South, Furry took a job as a laborer for the city of Memphis. He lived in musical obscurity until he was "re-discovered" by producer Sam Charters in the late 1950s. Lewis's version of "John Henry" is a powerful example of early southern blues. This collection also includes Lewis's oral history of his early days as a bluesman, as well as the story of his musical education in several styles of blues guitar. The liner notes include a discography of Lewis's early recordings.
CD-R
Media | Music CD (Compact Disc) |
Number of discs | 1 |
Released | May 30, 2012 |
EAN/UPC | 0093070382329 |
Label | Folkways Records FOWY3823.2 |
Genre | Blues Traditional Blues |
Dimensions | 128 × 140 × 5 mm · 150 g (Weight (estimated)) |