Dan Pickett | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Founty |
| Born | August 31, 1907 Pike County, Alabama, United States |
| Died | August 16, 1967 (aged 59) Boaz, Alabama, United States |
| Genres | Country blues, Piedmont blues[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1924–1967 |
| Labels | Gotham Records |
James Founty (August 31, 1907 – August 16, 1967),[2] better known as Dan Pickett, was an American Piedmont blues and country blues singer, guitarist and songwriter.[1][3] He recorded fourteen tracks for Gotham Records in 1949, several of which have been issued more recently. AllMusic noted that "Pickett had a distinctive rhythmic style and unique phrasing that makes his records compelling decades after his release".[4]
For many years, blues researchers failed to firmly establish Pickett's identity. With continuing diligence and the discovery of a contact made regarding royalty payments, more information emerged.
- ^ a b O'Neal, Jim. "Dan Pickett: Biography". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 89. ISBN 978-0313344237.
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