John Fahey

John Fahey

1939–2001Washington, D.C.

  • American primitive guitar
  • Folk music
  • Avant-garde music
  • country blues

Why it matters

, was a pioneering fingerstyle guitarist and composer. Renowned for his unique American primitive guitar style, he blended influences from folk, blues, classical, and world music. Fahey founded Takoma Records to launch his first album, establishing a platform for his innovative sound.

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