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John Smith Hurt (March 8, 1893 – November 2, 1966), known as Mississippi John Hurt, was an American country blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Hurt was raised in Avalon, Mississippi and taught himself to play the guitar around the age of nine.
Avalon Blues by Mississippi John Hurt released in 1963. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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His rediscovery also led to numerous enduring recordings that have forever cemented his place in Blues history. The Avalon was burned down in 2010. In 2023, its marker was knocked down and mysteriously disappeared shortly after. The marker read, "John S. Hurt (1893-1966) was a pioneer blues and folk guitarist.
View Marker. Mississippi John Hurt - Avalon. World-renowned master of the acoustic guitar John Hurt, an important figure in the 1960s folk blues revival, spent most of his life doing farm work around Avalon in Carroll County and performing for parties and local gatherings.
