Mississippi John Hurt

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  • 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

    • 1928: Avalon Blues
    • 1963: The Mississip Blues
    • 1963: Folk Songs and Blues
    • 1964: Worried Blues
    • 1966: Last Sessions

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