Sam Gary
Sam Gary (February 19, 1917 – July 20, 1986) was an American blues and folk singer known for his collaboration with Josh White. Born in Florida, Gary in the 1940s was a member of Josh White and His Carolinians and the Almanac Singers. In 1956, he recorded an album for Tom Wilson's Transition Records that was later released on the British record label Esquire. it was produced by Dean Gitter and with guitar accompaniment by Josh White. After retiring from music, Sam Gary moved to Aiken, South Carolina with his wife. He died July 20, 1986 in a fire.
Sam Gary | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 19, 1917 |
| Died | July 20, 1986 (aged 69) |
| Genres | blues and folk |
| Occupation | singer |
Sam Gary (February 19, 1917 – July 20, 1986) was an American blues and folk singer known for his collaboration with Josh White.
Born in Florida, Gary in the 1940s was a member of Josh White and His Carolinians and the Almanac Singers.[better source needed][1] In 1956, he recorded an album for Tom Wilson's Transition Records that was later released on the British record label Esquire.[1] it was produced by Dean Gitter and with guitar accompaniment by Josh White.[2]
After retiring from music, Sam Gary moved to Aiken, South Carolina with his wife.[3] He died July 20, 1986 in a fire.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gaunt, James (December 14, 2022). "Sam Gary Sings — On the life of Samuel Gary (1917–1986)". The Shadow Knows. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ "Illustrated Sam Gary discography". www.wirz.de. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ Norris, Martha (January 18, 1987). "A Life Full Of Music, Children, And Love". Aiken Standard. p. 6.
- ^ "Samuel Gary". Aiken Standard. July 25, 1986. p. 4.
External links
[edit]| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Artists | |
| Other | |
