Mississippi John Hurt
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Hurt recording for the Library of Congress in July 1963 | |
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| Birth name | John Smith Hurt |
| Born | March 8, 1893 Teoc, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Origin | Avalon, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 1966 (aged 73) Grenada, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1901–1966 |
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John Smith Hurt (March 8, 1893 – November 2, 1966), known as Mississippi John Hurt, was an American country blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist.