Sam Gary
Sam Gary | |
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| Born | February 19, 1917 Florida |
| Died | July 20, 1986 (aged 69) |
| Genres | blues and folk |
| Occupation | singer |
Sam Gary (February 19, 1917 – July 20, 1986) was an American blues and folk singer known for his collaboration with Josh White.
Born in Florida, Gary in the 1940s was a member of Josh White and His Carolinians and the Almanac Singers.[better source needed][1] In 1956, he recorded an album for Tom Wilson's Transition Records that was later released on the British record label Esquire.[1] it was produced by Dean Gitter and with guitar accompaniment by Josh White.[2]
After retiring from music, Sam Gary moved to Aiken, South Carolina with his wife.[3] He died July 20, 1986 in a fire.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gaunt, James (December 14, 2022). "Sam Gary Sings — On the life of Samuel Gary (1917–1986)". The Shadow Knows. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ "Illustrated Sam Gary discography". www.wirz.de. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ Norris, Martha (January 18, 1987). "A Life Full Of Music, Children, And Love". Aiken Standard. p. 6.
- ^ "Samuel Gary". Aiken Standard. July 25, 1986. p. 4.
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