http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69036&rws=%2Freverend-gary-davis%2Ftop-tracks.rssA figure as legendary for his influence on other musicians as for his musical output, Davis first became known as a guitar virtuoso in the 1920s, when he played frequently on the streets. Renowned for his sophisticated guitar technique and his synthesis of folk, blues, and jazz, he also possessed a deep, powerful voice that was gruff yet melodious. Religion played an important role in the life of this blind musician, exemplified by his experiences in the Carolinas as a traveling gospel preacher. He began recording in the '40s after moving to New York City (when he was already an ordained priest) and later had a profound impact on the bohemian folk music scene of the '50s. As a mentor to many folk revival musicians, Rev. Davis transmitted his style to a new generation that revered his guitar mastery and the profound simplicity of his lyrics about troubles and redemption. - Robert LeaverAcoustic Bluesen720Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:03:47 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69036&rws=%2Freverend-gary-davis%2Ftop-tracks.rss A figure as legendary for his influence on other musicians as for his musical output, Davis first became known as a guitar virtuoso in the 1920s, when he played frequently on the streets. Renowned for his sophisticated guitar technique and his synthesis of folk, blues, and jazz, he also possessed a deep, powerful voice that was gruff yet melodious. Religion played an important role in the life of this blind musician, exemplified by his experiences in the Carolinas as a traveling gospel preacher. He began recording in the '40s after moving to New York City (when he was already an ordained priest) and later had a profound impact on the bohemian folk music scene of the '50s. As a mentor to many folk revival musicians, Rev. Davis transmitted his style to a new generation that revered his guitar mastery and the profound simplicity of his lyrics about troubles and redemption. - Robert Leaver http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.11225492&rws=%2Freverend-gary-davis%2Ftop-tracks.rss Acoustic Blues Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Reverend Gary Davis on Rhapsody Online 11225492 tra.11225492 Reverend Gary Davis art.69036 0.99 If I Had My Way: Early Home Recordings alb.11221372 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/9/4/8/1348491_170x170.jpg 2006-08-01 00:00:00.0 2003-02-25 00:00:00.0 true You Got to Move tra.11225492 257000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.11225492&rws=%2Freverend-gary-davis%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.11225492&variant=data&rws=%2Freverend-gary-davis%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1763282&rws=%2Freverend-gary-davis%2Ftop-tracks.rss Acoustic Blues Tue, 3 Dec 1996 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Reverend Gary Davis on Rhapsody 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