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Blind Blake

The life and premature death of blues musician Blind Blake are something of a mystery and there are conflicting accounts of his life history. Blake was a renowned blues guitarist with a distinctive style which reflected that of ragtime piano players of the time. His recording legacy went on to inspire many musicians after; artists such as Ralph Mctell, Ry Cooder, John Fahey and Leon Redbone have all cited Blake as being an important influence in their own style. Blake emerged into the public eye during the 1920s as a blind blues player from the south who would later be immorta...