Dick Burnett
American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
October 8th, 1883
141 years ago
Died
1977
48 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Composed 'Man of Constant Sorrow'
Influenced the folk music revival
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