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Born: March 06, 1893 in Greenwood, MS
Years Active: 20 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: September 14, 1981 in Memphis, TN
Genre: Blues

Biography:
Furry Lewis was the only blues singer of the 1920s to achieve major media attention in the 1960s and '70s. One of the most recorded of Memphis-based guitarists of the late '20s, Lewis's subsequent fame 40 years later was based largely on the strength ...More >>

Discography: House of the Blues, Vol. 2 American Blues Heritage, Vol. 3 1999 Blues Magician Beale Street Blues 1976 Fabulous Furry Lewis More >>

Filmograpy:

2002	Legends of Bottleneck Blues Guitar
1995	Legends of Country Blues Guitar, Vol. 3: Blues up the Country
1981	This is Elvis
1975	W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

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Member Of: Alabama State Troupers More >> Similar Artists: Gus Cannon Bukka White Memphis Minnie Jim Jackson More >>

Influenced By: W.C. Handy More >> Followers: Malkum & Chris Dave Van Ronk Charlie Musselwhite Watermelon Slim More >>

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