Blind Boy Fuller, born Fulton Allen on July 10, 1907, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, was a prominent figure in the American blues scene of the 1930s. Known for his deft fingerpicking guitar style and soulful vocals, he became one of the most influential and best-recorded artists of his time, contributing significantly to the Piedmont blues genre, which is characterized by a ragtime-based fingerpicking guitar style.

Blind by his mid-twenties due to untreated eye infections, Fuller's music career flourished in spite of his disability. He was discovered by talent scout J.B. Long and subsequently recorded a substantial body of work between 1935 and 1940, collaborating with other notable blues musicians, including Reverend Gary Davis and Sonny Terry. Fuller's lyrics often dealt with the everyday life and struggles of the American South, and his songs like "Truckin' My Blues Away" and "Rag, Mama, Rag" have become blues standards. Despite his premature death at the age of 33 in 1941, Blind Boy Fuller's music remains a testament to the enduring power of the blues and continues to influence musicians to this day. His recorded legacy, eloquently captured in collections like "Greatest Hits 1935-1938" and "East Coast Piedmont Style," showcases his masterful technique and remains a critical touchstone for fans of traditional acoustic blues.

Genres

Acoustic Blues

Blues

Country Blues

Piedmont Blues

Traditional Blues

Latest Release

Blues Clásicos de "Blind Boy Fuller"

Blind Boy Fuller

Album - 10 Tracks - Released July 19, 2022