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Blind Willie Johnson, of course!
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Blind Lemon Jefferson, Willie McTell, Reverend Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Blind Willie Johnson (his 'Dark was the Night' is on the voyager golden disc). In the South before civil rights a black who was born, or became, blind often had no way to support himself except by turning to music. This is why so many of the pioneers of the blues were blind.
He is a blind singer
Blind Willie Johnson, of course!
Blind Willie Johnson's birth name is William Johnson.
Willie Johnson was a blind gospel singer. He recorded for Columbia Records in the 1920's.
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Blind Willie Johnson was born on January 22, 1897, in Brenham, Texas, USA.
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Blind Willie McTell was born on May 5, 1901.
Blind Willie McTell was born in Thompson, Georgia, United States. He was known for his career as a Blues singer and guitarist. He was active in the music industry for nearly 30 years before his death.
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Blind Willie Walker was born in 1896.
Blind Willie McTell was born on May 5, 1901.
William Purvis - Blind Willie - died in 1832.