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John Fahey

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John Fahey was born on February 28, 1939. He was an American fingerstyle guitarist and composer known for his innovative approach to the acoustic guitar. Fahey's music blended elements of folk, blues, and avant-garde, and he was influential in the American primitive guitar genre. He recorded under the pseudonym Transfiguration of Blind Joe Death, among others, and his work has had a lasting impact on acoustic guitar music.

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