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Hurt Mississippi JohnMississippi John Hurt Mississippi John Hurt American singer and guitarist (1893–1966) John Smith Hurt (March 8, 1893[1][nb 1] – November 2, 1966), known as Mississippi John Hurt, was an American country blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist.[3] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Mississippi John Hurt Hurt recording for the Library of Congress in July 1963 Background information Born John Smith Hurt (1893-03-08)March 8, 1893 Teoc, Mississippi, U.S. Origin Avalon, Mississippi, U.S. Died November 2, 1966(1966-11-02) (aged 73) Grenada, Mississippi, U.S. Genres Country blues delta blues folk Occupations Musician songwriter Instruments Guitar vocals Years active 1901–1966 Label Okeh (later Columbia, then Sony), Vanguard Close Biography Early years John Hurt was born in Teoc,[4] Carroll County, Mississippi and raised in Avalon, Mississippi.… (Source: Wikipedia)
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