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Music Appreciation

The Polack MSgt

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1. This man was one of the wellsprings of American Music (caps intentional)

Reply to scipan (Original post)

Sat Aug 23, 2025, 02:09 AM

Saturday

An inspirational artist that doesn't seem to get the attention & respect that other musicians like Robert Johnson, Merle Travis, Bukka White or Hank Williams do. Even though he absolutely belongs in that pantheon.

John Hurt was a foundational talent - He helped steer the course of the music that became our nation's songbook.

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