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Source Collection
Memphis Press-Scimitar newspaper morgue, Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries
Identifier
sc.0475.07353_01.001
Description
Walter "Furry" Lewis was a blues guitarist and songwriter whose career began in 1908. Furry was one of the first blues musicians active in the 1920's to be brought out of retirement and "rediscovered" in the 1960's blues revival. He continued performing until his death in 1981.
Date Created
6-22-2021
Date
1966-07
Recommended Citation
"Furry Lewis, Memphis, Tennessee, 1961" (2021). Music. 25.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-mpressscimitar3/25
Keywords
Memphis (Tenn.)--Music, Blues (music)--Tennessee--Memphis, Lewis, Furry, 1893-1981