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Music Appreciation

Dyedinthewoolliberal

(15,619 posts) Tue Apr 30, 2024, 08:23 AM Apr 30

There are, and have been, many fine guitar players in this world. Then there is the Reverend.

Born on this date.

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There are, and have been, many fine guitar players in this world. Then there is the Reverend. (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 30 OP

Reverend Gary Davis was an amazing guitarist and a remarkable person Stardust Mirror Apr 30 #1

Whew! I thought you were referring to Reverend Raven and the Chain Smoking Alter boys from Milw. Firestorm49 Apr 30 #2

Wow, what talent! lark Apr 30 #3

Stardust Mirror

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1. Reverend Gary Davis was an amazing guitarist and a remarkable person

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2024, 08:33 AM

Apr 30

and very influential for generations of musicians

For the uninitiated I recommend starting with the album "Harlem Street Singer" then checking out his Early Recordings from the 1920s.

Firestorm49

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2. Whew! I thought you were referring to Reverend Raven and the Chain Smoking Alter boys from Milw.

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2024, 10:22 AM

Apr 30

lark

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3. Wow, what talent!

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Tue Apr 30, 2024, 10:24 AM

Apr 30

I haven't heard him before, but now need to search out some more of his tunes - what a treat!

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