Mississippi On March 8, 1892, John Hurt was born in Teoc, Mississippi. A guitarist who played the Delta Blues and was renowned for projecting a refined, friendly demeanor through his reflective music
Many musicians, such as Bob Dylan, Doc Watson, Beck, and Jerry Garcia, have covered his work.
During a talent competition in Mississippi, he recorded a song at the Vocalion Firm’s mobile recording studio; the company was so impressed by his singing that they flew him to New York.
When Narmour won a recording contract with Okeh Records as a prize for being first in a violin competition in 1928, he suggested Hurt to Okeh producer Tommy Rockwell.
Hurt participated in two recording sessions—one in Memphis, the other in New York City—after giving “Monday Morning Blues” a home tryout.
What was Mississippi John Hurt net worth at the time of death?
His net worth at the time of his passing was $10 million.
