Fulton Allen, who
took the stage name "Blind Boy Fuller," was one of the most influential
bluesmen of the 1930s, even though his musical career lasted only a short
time. He played in what was termed the "East Coast Piedmont Style" of
blues. Discovered singing on the streets of Durham, his most important
years were from 1935, when he was taken to New York City to record, to
about 1939, after which time he became ill. His work was still being played
regularly by blues performers into the late 1950s.
Here is a short excerpt
from his song "Looking For My Woman", recorded on Wednesday, July 24,
1935 in New York City. (Photo and sound clip courtesy Columbia Records
- Sony Music Entertainment)
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