superb compilation from one of the world's most loved outsider artists , 2lp

The Viking Of Sixth Avenue

Moondog

€ 39,95

Label: Honest Jon's Records

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Description

Louis Thomas Hardin (May 26, 1916 – September 8, 1999), also known as Moondog, was an American musician, composer, theoretician, poet and inventor of several musical instruments. He was blind from the age of 16.

Hardin lived in New York from the late 1940s until 1972, and during this time he could often be found on 6th Avenue, between 52nd and 55th Streets, wearing a cloak and a horned helmet sometimes busking or selling music, but often just standing silently on the sidewalk. He was widely recognized as "the Viking of 6th Avenue" by thousands of passersby and residents who weren't aware of his musical career.

A collection of rare tracks from the period 1949-1995, culled from 78rpms and other sources. A superb release from one of the world's most loved outsider artists. Comes in gatefold sleeve.

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