FOUNDER MASTER: MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT (1893–1966) Country: Teoc, Mississippi (USA) He is one of the most beloved and influential figures in the history of acoustic blues. Unlike the often rough and dramatic nature of classic Delta Blues (such as that of Robert Johnson), Hurt’s music is marked by an innate sweetness, a confidential, intimate vocal tone, and a hypnotically precise guitar technique. Below are the key moments of his remarkable life and his unique style. He taught himself to play the