Davy Graham

Davy Graham: Anthology - 1961-2007 Lost Tapes

by John Eyles
June 3, 2012

Davy GrahamAnthology: 1961-2007 Lost TapesLes Cousins2012In the sixties, English guitarist Davy Graham acquired near-legendary status as a guitar hero in the folk and blues clubs of Britain, being credited with single-handedly inventing the folk-guitar instrumental, in a way that parallels similar work in America by John Fahey. Although Graham never achieved (or sought) the fame and fortune his music deserved, he was hugely influential on a generation of musicians that included such ...

Davy Graham British Folk Musician Dies

Source: Michael Ricci
December 18, 2008

Virtuoso guitarist Davy Graham, a leading figure in Britain's 1960s folk music revival, has died. He was 68.

Graham died of a seizure in his London home on Monday, his former manager Mark Pavey said Wednesday. The musician had long suffered from lung cancer, he said. Graham's innovative tuning and dexterity on the acoustic guitar inspired a range of artists. His 1962 song ”Anji” became a folk classic and was covered, among others, by Simon and Garfunkel on their 1966 ...
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Davy Graham: 1940-2008

Source: JamBase
December 18, 2008

Davy Graham: 1940 - 2008

Davy Graham English folk musician Davy Graham died last Monday (December 15). Graham was a legend in the folk world but never really got his due, often flying just under the radar. His talents caused Paul Simon (who would cover Graham's “Anji" on Simon and Garfunkel's 1966 debut, Sound of Silence) call him “Probably England's greatest guitarist." He was 68-years-old.

From daveygraham.com:

It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Davy ...
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