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Furry Lewis

Walter E. "Furry" Lewis (March 6, 1893 or 1899 – September 14, 1981) was an American country blues guitarist and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. He was one of the earliest of the blues musicians active in the 1920s to be brought out of retirement and given new opportunities to record during the folk blues revival of the 1960s.

Known for

The Blues Society
The Blues Society
2023 • Self
Memphis '69
Memphis '69
2019
Stranded in Canton
Stranded in Canton
2005
Furry's Gift
2002
This Is Elvis
This Is Elvis
1981 • Bluesman
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
1975 • Uncle Furry

Full filmography

This Is Elvis
This Is Elvis
1981 • Bluesman
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Furry Lewis – Biography, Known For & Filmography