Furry Lewis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

6

Gender

Male

Birthday

-

Place of Birth

Greenwood, Mississippi

Furry Lewis

Biography

Walter E. "Furry" Lewis (March 6, 1893 or 1899 – September 14, 1981) was an American country blues guitarist and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. He was one of the earliest of the blues musicians active in the 1920s to be brought out of retirement and given new opportunities to record during the folk blues revival of the 1960s.

Known For

  • This Is Elvis

    This Is Elvis

  • W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

    W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

  • The Blues Society

    The Blues Society

  • Stranded in Canton

    Stranded in Canton

  • Furry's Gift

    Furry's Gift

  • Memphis '69

    Memphis '69