Furry Lewis
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Birth Name: Walter Lewis
Born: 6 March 1895 Died: 14 September 1981
Country of origin: United States
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Born in Mississippi, Walter "Furry" Lewis was one of the original Delta Bluesmen. A contemporary of Robert Johnson, Lewis specialized in slide guitar. He has multiple recordings that can be easily be found. Furry lost his leg while trying to jump a freight train.