John Fahey was a pioneering American musician, renowned for his extraordinary mastery of the fingerstyle guitar, a technique that has had a profound impact on the development of contemporary music. His innovative approach to the instrument has been widely regarded as the cornerstone of the distinctive genre known as American primitive guitar, a style that has captivated audiences and inspired generations of musicians.

John Fahey
Deceased · Born: Feb 28, 1939 · Died: Feb 22, 2001













