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Rev. Gary Davis
g, voc, 1896-1972 US
Singer / Musician of Blues, World and Folk
A.k.a. Gary Davis Blind Gary Davis
African-American blues and gospel singer and guitarist. b. April 30, 1896 (Laurens County, SC, USA) d. May 5, 1972 (Hammonton, NJ, USA) Born partially blind, Davis lost what little was left of his sight at a young age. Self-taught on the guitar, he assumed a unique multi-voice style produced solely with his thumb and index finger, playing not only ragtime and blues tunes, but also traditional and original tunes in four-part harmony. He has been an influence on dozens of musicians such as Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, Donovan, Jorma Kaukonen, Ry Cooder, David Bromberg, Wizz Jones and Blind Boy Fuller.
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Death Don't Have No Mercy on Harlem Street Singer by Rev. Gary Davis Slow Drag (Cincinnati Flow Rag) - Instrumental on The Guitar And Banjo Of Reverend Gary Davis by Rev. Gary Davis Samson And Delilah on Harlem Street Singer by Rev. Gary Davis Devil's Dream on Pure Religion and Bad Company by Rev. Gary Davis Say No to the Devil on If I Had My Way: Early Home Recordings by Rev. Gary Davis Death Don't Have No Merc on At Newport by Rev. Gary Davis Sally, Where'd You Get Your Liquor From on At Home and Church, 1962 - 1967 by Rev. Gary Davis I Belong To The Band on Harlem Street Singer by Rev. Gary Davis Let Us Get Together Right Down Here on Harlem Street Singer by Rev. Gary Davis Hesitation Blues on Pure Religion and Bad Company by Rev. Gary DavisTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Say No To The Devil | Rev. Gary Davis | 2018 | Album |
| Three Classic Albums Plus | Rev. Gary Davis | 2017 | Compil. |
| Three Classic Albums Plus | Rev. Gary Davis | 2017 | Compil. |
| Twelve Gates To The City | Rev. Gary Davis | 2014 | Compil. |
| At Home And Church: 1962-1967 | Rev. Gary Davis | 2010 | Album |
| Live At Gerde's Folk City | Rev. Gary Davis | 2009 | Album |
| The Video Collection | Rev. Gary Davis | 2008 | Album |
| Manchester Free Trade Hall 1964 | Rev. Gary Davis | 2008 | Album |
| Heroes Of The Blues: The Very Best Of Rev. Gary Davis | Rev. Gary Davis | 2003 | Compil. |
| If I Had My Way: Early Home Recordings | Rev. Gary Davis | 2003 | Album |
| The Sun Of Our Life | Rev. Gary Davis | 2002 | Album |
| I Am The True Vine | Rev. Gary Davis | 2000 | Album |
| Demons And Angels (The Ultimate Collection) | Rev. Gary Davis | 2000 | Compil. |
| Live At Cambridge 1971 | Rev. Gary Davis | 1999 | Album |
| Live And Kickin' | Rev. Gary Davis | 1997 | Album |
| The Complete Early Recordings | Rev. Gary Davis | 1994 | Compil. |
| Blues & Ragtime | Rev. Gary Davis | 1993 | Compil. |
| From Blues To Gospel | Rev. Gary Davis | 1992 | Album |
| Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order (1935-1949) | Rev. Gary Davis | 1991 | Compil. |
| Masters Of The Country Blues | Rev. Gary Davis And Sonny Terry | 1991 | Album |
| At The Sign Of The Sun 1962 | Rev. Gary Davis | 1990 | Album |
| Blind Gary Davis - Rosetta Tharpe | Rev. Gary Davis - Sister Rosetta Tharpe | 1990 | Compil. |
| Good Morning Blues | Leadbelly / Rev. Gary Davis / Dan Smith | 1990 | Compil. |
| Reverend Gary Davis | Rev. Gary Davis | 1989 | Compil. |
| I Am A True Vine | Rev. Gary Davis | 1985 | Album |
| Sun Is Going Down | Rev. Gary Davis | 1976 | Album |
| Let Us Get Together | Rev. Gary Davis | 1974 | Album |
| Lo' I Be With You Always | Rev. Gary Davis | 1973 | Album |
| O, Glory | Rev. Gary Davis | 1973 | Album |
| When I Die I'll Live Again | Rev. Gary Davis | 1972 | Compil. |
| Ragtime Guitar | Rev. Gary Davis | 1971 | Album |
| Children Of Zion : Reverend Gary Davis In Concert | Rev. Gary Davis | 1971 | Album |
| Volume 2 - 1971 / Lord I Wish I Could See | Rev. Gary Davis | 1971 | Album |
| Volume 1 - New Blues And Gospel | Rev. Gary Davis | 1971 | Album |
| 1935-1949 | Rev. Gary Davis | 1970 | Compil. |
| The Reverend Gary Davis At Newport | Rev. Gary Davis | 1968 | Album |
| Bring Your Money, Honey! | Rev. Gary Davis | 1968 | Album |
| Rev. Gary Davis / Short Stuff Macon | Rev. Gary Davis / John Wesley Macon | 1965 | Album |
| The Guitar & Banjo Of Reverend Gary Davis | Rev. Gary Davis | 1964 | Album |
| Folk Blues | Rev. Gary Davis, Elder Brody | 1963 | Compil. |
| American Street Songs | Rev. Gary Davis / Pink Anderson | 1961 | Album |
| Say No To The Devil | Rev. Gary Davis | 1961 | Album |
| A Little More Faith | Rev. Gary Davis | 1961 | Album |
| I'm Glad I'm In That Number / You Got To Move | Rev. Gary Davis | 1961 | Single |
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