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Bill Barth

1942 – 2000

American musician

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About Bill Barth

Lived 1942 – 2000 (aged 57). Bill Barth was an American guitarist.

William Henry Barth (December 13, 1942, New York City – July 14, 2000, Amsterdam, Netherlands) was an American blues guitarist who, along with John Fahey and Henry Vestine, located 1930s blues great Skip James in a hospital in Tunica, Mississippi in 1964.

The Insect Trust In the late 1960s Barth was a founding member of the band The Insect Trust.

Memphis Country Blues Society Barth co-founded the Memphis Country Blues Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Delta blues. With the Country Blues Society, Bill produced four festivals between 1966 and 1969 featuring artists such as Furry Lewis, Gus Cannon, Bukka White, Sleepy John Estes, Yank Rachell and Fred McDowell.

Discography

1971-74 'On The Road Again' Country Blues 1969-1974 (FLYCD58 Interstate Music) Bill backs various blues musicians on tracks 13,14 and plays second guitar with Lum Guffin on track 16. John Fahey Vol. III: The Dance of Death & Other Plantation Favorites (TAKOMA C 1004) Duet with Fahey on track 3, "On the Banks of the Owchita". Barth recorded other tracks with Fahey which were not used.

With The Insect Trust 1969 The Insect Trust 1970 Hoboken Saturday Night

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Also known as
William Henry "Bill" Barth, William Henry Barth

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Barth?

American musician

When was Bill Barth born?

Bill Barth was born on 13 December 1942 in New York City.

When did Bill Barth die?

Bill Barth died on 14 July 2000 in Amsterdam.

What was Bill Barth's occupation?

Bill Barth was a guitarist.

What nationality was Bill Barth?

Bill Barth was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Barth

· Wikidata: Q4908049

· DBpedia: Bill Barth

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