Dick Justice, whose real name was Henry Franklin Wynn, was an early American folk and country blues singer and guitarist, hailing from West Virginia. Born on April 2, 1903, Justice was known for his distinctive blend of Appalachian music and traditional blues, which was enriched by his clear, vibrant vocal style and his deft, finger-picked guitar playing. His musical career, although short-lived in terms of recording, left an indelible mark on the landscape of American roots music.

Justice's recording career was largely confined to the late 1920s, with a brief but impactful series of 78 rpm records that have since garnered a cult following. Noteworthy among his limited discography is the song "Henry Lee," a traditional murder ballad that Justice rendered with haunting authenticity. The 2020 remaster of this track brought his work back to the spotlight, introducing the raw emotion and storytelling of his music to a new generation. Other songs like "Cocaine," an addictive recount of the era's struggles with vice and addiction, and "Old Black Dog," are exemplary of his concise but profound body of work. The lamentation found in "It's Hard" resonates with the universal themes of struggle and adversity, featuring Justice's poignant lyricism. Despite his brief recording era, Dick Justice's music continues to resonate with fans of old-time folk and pre-war blues, ensuring his legacy in the pantheon of American traditional music.