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“I was using them as teachers for technique but I was never trying to be a folk.”

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John Fahey
John Fahey

John Fahey was an influential American guitarist known for his unique fingerstyle guitar playing and original compositions. Born on February 28, 1939, and passing away on February 22, 2001, Fahey's music blended elements of blues, folk, classical, and jazz, profoundly impacting the development of fingerstyle guitar music. more

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