Furry Lewis(1895-1981)

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Furry Lewis

Born in Mississippi, Walter "Furry" Lewis was one of the original Delta Bluesmen. A contemporary of Robert Johnson, Lewis specialized in slide guitar. He has multiple recordings that can be easily be found. Furry lost his leg while trying to jump a freight train.

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Known for

Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn in Under Pressure (2015)

6.4

Soundtrack("Shake 'Em On Down")

2015

Killer Diller (2004)

6.7

Soundtrack("Judge Boushay's Blues")

2004

W.W. Dixie (1975)

5.9

Uncle Furry

1975

The Soul of a Man (2003)

The Soul of a Man

7.3

Soundtrack("See That My Grave is Kept Clean")

2003

Personal details

Alternative name
- Walter 'Furry' Lewis
Born
- March 6, 1895
- Mississippi, USA
Died
- September 14, 1981
- Memphis, Tennessee, USA(heart attack)
Other works
Album: "On the Road Again" (Adelphi Records)
Publicity listings
- 2 Articles

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When did Furry Lewis die?
September 14, 1981
How did Furry Lewis die?
Heart attack
How old was Furry Lewis when he died?
86 years old
Where did Furry Lewis die?
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
When was Furry Lewis born?
March 6, 1895

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