Emry Arthur (Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter) * Date of Death: August 22, 1967 * Place of Birth: Elk Spring Valley (Wayne County), Kentucky * Place of Death: Indianapolis, Indiana Emry's father was a collector of songs and his musical brothers Henry and Sam, as well as neighbors Richard Burnett, Leonard Rutherford, and William Rexroat -- who also made recordings -- inspired him to become a musician. The loss of a finger in a hunting accident forced him to play with a simpler, more percussive guitar style. Read more on Last.fm