Guide Note

Mississippi John Hurt was a blues musician known for his unique fingerpicking technique and soft-spoken songs that combined gospel inspiration and an acoustic folk sound. He was first recorded in 1928, but was forgotten until the early 1960's, when he was embraced by a new generation of musicians like Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger.

Fast Facts

Name: John Smith Hurt
Born: March 8, 1892
Died: November 2, 1966
Genres: Blues and Folk
Origin: Teoc, Mississippi
Active: 1928-1966
Albums: 10
Labels: Piedmont Records, Quicksilver, Vanguard, Okeh

Career

Mississippi John Hurt grew up playing Blues music, but he got his big break when he won a fiddling contest in 1928. Hurt then recorded his first single "Monday Morning Blues" which became a local success. While he did not achieve world wide stardom during his lifetime, he is credited for pioneering a new style in folk and blues.

Notable Recordings

Categories

Entertainment | Music | Blues | Folk

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Mississippi John Hurt

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