85 years ago today (2/28/39), the late John Fahey was born. The acclaimed American fingerstyle guitarist brought a style that has been greatly influential and has been described as the foundation of American Primitive Guitar. Fahey incorporated many styles and genres and had a large cult following until a late-career resurgence until he died in early 2001. Let’s look at the master perform back at the New Varsity in 1981….
