Guy Davis

Guy Davis
Born: May 12, 1952 in New York, NY
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Styles: Contemporary Blues, Modern Acoustic Blues, Soul-Blues
Biography: Updating the rural blues tradition for the modern era, Guy Davis was among the most prominent ambassadors of African-American art and culture of his generation, additionally winning great acclaim for his work in the theater. The son of the noted actors, directors and activists Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, ...Read full biography
Give In Kind
Released: 2002
Label: Red House Records
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Guy Davis has developed into a consummate bluesman. He's listened hard to classic Delta blues and based his style on it, without ever becoming a carbon copy of the greats. Instead they're his jumping-off ...Read full review
Butt Naked Free
Released: 2000
Label: Red House Records
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Making sure that country-blues starts the 21st century off on the right foot, Guy Davis' Butt Naked Free, whose title was inspired by the comments of Davis' young son, is one of the most accomplished statements ...Read full review
More Guy Davis albums: Main Albums (9), Compilations (1)
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