Bill Gaither

Biography

Gaither’s first issued recordings were made in 1935. This session included an unissued tribute to Leroy Carr, who had died the same year, and Gaither, billed on many of his records as ‘Leroy’s Buddy’, recorded a ‘Life Of Leroy Carr’ as late as 1940. Gaither’s guitar playing was, not surprisingly, much in the manner of Carr’s partner Scrapper Blackwell, while his regular pianist Honey Hill imitated Carr. Gaither’s light, wistful voice continues the... Read more

Genres

Christian & Gospel Christian / Gospel Country / Bluegrass Music Videos & Concerts

Tags

gospel

blues

christian

southern gospel

seen live

male vocalist

shower music

bluezzz

from fh library 120617

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