Jesse Fuller

Born: Mar 12, 1896 in Jonesboro, GA

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Died: Jan 29, 1976 in Oakland, CA

Genre: Blues

Biography: Equipped with a band full of instruments operated by various parts of his anatomy, Bay Area legend Jesse Fuller was a folk music favorite in the '50s and '60s. His infectious rhythm and gentle charm graced old folk tunes, spirituals, and blues alike. One of his inventions was a homemade foot-operated ...Read full biography

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San Francisco Bay Blues

Released: 1963

Label: Fantasy Inc.

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By the time San Francisco Bay Blues was released in 1963, the title track had long been established as a classic and Jesse Fuller's career had been revived. Nevertheless, the album may be his finest, containing ...Read full review

Jazz, Folk Songs, Spirituals, & Blues

Released: 1958

Label: Fantasy Inc.

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Jesse Fuller was among the greatest one-man bands in blues history. The title of this 1958 date adequately described the session's musical width and depth; Fuller handled everything from old spirituals ...Read full review

More Jesse Fuller albums: Main Albums (8), Compilations (2), DVD/Video (2)

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