Reverend Gary Davis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Reverend Gary Davis

American blues and gospel singer and guitarist

Date of Birth: 30-Apr-1896

Place of Birth: Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 05-May-1972

Profession: composer, singer, musician, guitarist, street artist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Reverend Gary Davis, also Blind Gary Davis (born Gary D.
Davis, April 30, 1896 – May 5, 1972), was a blues and gospel singer who was also proficient on the banjo, guitar and harmonica.
His fingerpicking guitar style influenced many other artists.
His students include Stefan Grossman, David Bromberg, Steve Katz, Roy Book Binder, Larry Johnson, Nick Katzman, Dave Van Ronk, Rory Block, Ernie Hawkins, Larry Campbell, Bob Weir, Woody Mann, and Tom Winslow.
He influenced Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, Wizz Jones, Jorma Kaukonen, Keb' Mo', Ollabelle, Resurrection Band, and John Sebastian (of the Lovin' Spoonful).