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Mississippi John Hurt

Posted on July 3, 2020 by sixstrstories

The birthday of singer/guitarist Mississippi John Hurt has always been celebrated here at sixstr stories as having been on July 3, 1893. The first post commemorating the day appeared on July 3, 2010 under the heading “On This Day In … Continue reading →

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The Past Five Historic Days In Music

Posted on July 8, 2017 by sixstrstories

Day One. John Smith Hurt was born in Teoc, Mississippi, on July 3, 1893. He grew up to be the singer, finger-style guitarist, recording artist and performer know around the world as Mississippi John Hurt. Here is a recording that … Continue reading →

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This Historic Day In Music: Mississippi John Hurt

Posted on July 3, 2013 by sixstrstories

Today! was the first album of music by Mississippi John Hurt that I owned. Although I don’t recall where or when I bought it, I do know that Today! introduced me to an artist that remains among the most enjoyable and remarkable of … Continue reading →

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This Historic Day In Music: Mississippi John Hurt

Posted on July 3, 2012 by sixstrstories

This is my third post celebrating the anniversary of the birthday of Mississippi John Hurt. Last year, in my post of July 3, 2011, I included a link to a video of John playing and singing “You Got To Walk … Continue reading →

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