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Davis Reverend GaryReverend Gary Davis Reverend Gary Davis American blues and gospel singer and guitarist (1896–1972) For those of a similar name, see Gary Davies (disambiguation). Gary D. Davis (April 30, 1896 – May 5, 1972),[1]: 285–6 known as Reverend Gary Davis and Blind Gary Davis, was an American blues and gospel singer who was also proficient on the banjo, guitar and harmonica. Born in Laurens, South Carolina, and blind since infancy,[2] Davis first performed professionally in the Piedmont blues scene of Durham, North Carolina, in the 1930s, then converted to Christianity and became a minister. After moving to New York in the 1940s, Davis experienced a career rebirth as part of the American folk music revival that peaked during the 1960s.… (Source: Wikipedia)
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