Reverend Gary Davis also Blind Gary Davis (April 30, 1896 - May 5, 1972) was an African American blues and gospel singer as well as a renowned guitarist. His unique finger-picking style was influential on many subsequent artists and his students in New York City included Stefan Grossman, Roy Book Binder, Woody Mann, and Ernie Hawkins. His musical influence extends from the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and Jorma Kaukonen to Keb Mo, … Wikipedia
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