David Honeyboy Edwards

David Honeyboy Edwards
Born: Jun 28, 1915 in Shaw, MS
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Styles: Delta Blues, Modern Delta Blues
Biography: Living links to the immortal Robert Johnson are few. There's Robert Jr. Lockwood, of course -- and David "Honeyboy" Edwards. Until relatively recently, Edwards was something of an underappreciated figure, but no longer -- his slashing, Delta-drenched guitar and gruff vocals are as authentic as it gets. ...Read full biography
White Windows
Released: 1988
Label: Evidence
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David "Honeyboy" Edwards is one of the last surviving Delta blues warriors and is among the originators of a musical style as evocative and vibrant as any this nation has ever experienced. Edwards' voice, ...Read full review
Delta Bluesman
Released: 1992
Label: Earwig Music
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One of the underrated greats of country blues, Honeyboy Edwards is heard on this superior release at the beginning and in the later part of his long career. A very authentic blues singer and guitarist ...Read full review
More David Honeyboy Edwards albums: Main Albums (11), Compilations (1), DVD/Video (1)
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