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Mar 1, 2024 · Born March 8, 1893, John Smith Hurt — best known by his artist name Mississippi John Hurt — was an influential guitar player and country blues singer and songwriter. He grew up in the town of Avalon in the state of Mississippi, which is how he got his artistic moniker. In the 1920s, Mississippi John Hurt made recordings on the Okeh Record ...
Credits. Design [Graphics] – M. Etherington *, W. Etherington *. Liner Notes – Bruce Bastin. Photography By [Courtesy Of] – The Library Of Congress. Recorded By – John Howell (2), Robert Carneal. Remastered By, Edited By – Ron Geesin. Vocals, Guitar – Mississippi John Hurt.
One of these places is Avalon, Mississippi, the hometown of an unsung hero of acoustic folk and blues music, Mississippi John Hurt. For any fan of blues, history and especially fans of Mississippi John Hurt, it is well worth a visit. Located halfway between Greenwood and Grenada, Avalon sits on the eastern edge of the Delta, in Carroll County ...
Mississippi John Hurt was a renowned blues singer and guitarist who left an indelible mark on American folk music. Born on July 3, 1893, in Carroll County, Mississippi, Hurt’s unique style and repertoire made him a beloved figure in the folk music revival of the 1960s. In this article, we will delve into the life and legacy of Mississippi ...
Feb 22, 2024 · ULABY: Avalon was immortalized in this Mississippi John Hurt song called "Avalon Blues." Recently, his granddaughter says, a local Black cemetery was encroached upon when the county widened a road. Now that the museum has burned down, she says, a church is the only thing left marking Avalon's history as a formerly all-African American town.
Feb 23, 2024 · The three-room shack was once home to blues musician Mississippi John Hurt. Timothy Ivy The museum, a 200-year-old shack with a tin roof, was once Hurt’s home.
