Blind Alfred Reed

Blind Alfred Reed (June 15, 1880 – January 17, 1956) was an American folk, country, and old-time musician and singer-songwriter. He was one of the artists who recorded at the Bristol Sessions in 1927, alongside more famous names such as Jimmie Rodgers and The Carter Family. He played the fiddle along with his son Arville, who played the guitar. He is perhaps most well known for the songs "The Wreck of the Virginian" and "How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?", the latter of which has been covered many times, including versions by Bruce Springsteen, Ry Cooder, and the New Lost City Ramblers.

Bankers Blues - A Study in the Effects of Fiscal Mischeif - 2009-01-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Times Ain't Like They Used To Be: Early American Rural Music, Vol. 2 - 2006-05-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Hard Times Come Again No More: Early American Rural Songs Of Hard Times And Hardships, Vol. 1 - 2006-05-22T00:00:00.000000Z

The Appalachians - 2005-03-22T00:00:00.000000Z

RCA Country Legends: The Bristol Sessions, Vol. 1 - 2002-10-08T00:00:00.000000Z

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