Davey Graham

Folk Singer

Birthday November 26, 1940

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Dec 15, 2008 (68)

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About

Seminal figure in the 1960s British folk music revival who was a major influence on British rockers, including Jimmy Page.

Before Fame

He learned to play piano, guitar, and harmonica, despite never having a formal music lesson.

Trivia

He married folk singer Holly Gwin in the late 1960s and retired from fame.

Family Life

His mother was Guyanese and his father was Scottish.

Associated With

He was a major influence on finger-picking guitarists, like Paul Simon.