John Fahey
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 28, 1939
- Died
- February 22, 2001 (aged 61)
- Birthplace
- Washington, D.C
Biography
John Fahey was an American fingerstyle guitarist and composer whose style has been enormously influential and has been described as the foundation of the genre of American primitive guitar.
Known For

In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey

The Guitar Artistry of John Fahey - On the Sunny Side of the Ocean

The Guitar of John Fahey Volume 2

The Guitar of John Fahey Volume 1

John Fahey: Live at Audimax Hamburg

John Fahey – In Concert And Interviews 1969 & 1996

Memphis '69

Journey into the Mine

Baby Variations
Filmography
Fingerstyle Guitar - New Dimensions & Explorations - Volume One
Movie

Memphis '69
Movie

In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey
Movie · as Himself (Archival footage)

The Guitar Artistry of John Fahey - On the Sunny Side of the Ocean
Movie

The Guitar of John Fahey Volume 2
Movie · as Himself

The Guitar of John Fahey Volume 1
Movie · as Himself

John Fahey – In Concert And Interviews 1969 & 1996
Movie

John Fahey: Live at Audimax Hamburg
Movie · as Himself