Blind Gary Davis

Blind Gary Davis

11 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1964

A short documentary on the "Harlem Street Singer," blues artist Rev. Gary Davis. Features footage of his neighborhood, Davis talking about his upbringing, and two performances including "Death Don't Have No Mercy." Benefiting from New York's folk revival in the 1960s, Davis influenced artists such as Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead.

Blind Gary Davis

11 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1964

Blind Gary Davis
A short documentary on the "Harlem Street Singer," blues artist Rev. Gary Davis. Features footage of his neighborhood, Davis talking about his upbringing, and two performances including "Death Don't Have No Mercy." Benefiting from New York's folk revival in the 1960s, Davis influenced artists such as Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead.
Producers Harold Becker Productions
Original title Blind Gary Davis
Directors Jerome Shore, Harold Becker
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Rev. Gary Davis

as Rev. Gary Davis