Rev. Gary Davis

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Biography

Rev. Gary Davis (aka Blind Gary Davis & Reverend Gary Davis & Reverend Blind Gary Davis) - 30 Apr 1896 to 5 May 1972, was an African American blues & gospel singer, as well as a renowned guitarist. His unique finger-picking style was influential on many subsequent artists and his students in New York City included Jorma Kaukonen (of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna), Stefan Grossman, Roy Book Binder, Woody Mann, and Ernie Hawkins. His musical influence, extends from the Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan to Keb Mo, Olabelle and Resurrection Band.

Top Tracks

1	Death Don't Have No Mercy	38
2	Samson And Delilah	14
3	Maple Leaf Rag - Instrumental	13
4	Twelve Sticks	10
4	Twelve Gates To The City	10
6	Children of Zion	9
6	Hesitation Blues	9
6	Sally, Where'd You Get Your Liquor From	9
6	Pure Religion	9
10	You Got To Move	8
11	Candy Man	6
12	Tryin' To Get Home	5
12	Packing Up, Get Ready to Go	5
12	Say No to the Devil	5
15	God's Gonna Separate	4