Rory Block

The Profile

American acoustic blues singer and guitarist, born 1949 in New Jersey; noted interpreter of country blues who studied with Son House and Rev. Gary Davis and has won multiple W.C. Handy Awards.

Per the provided review and public records: born in 1949 in New Jersey; began playing guitar as a child and recorded early; studied with Son House and Reverend Gary Davis; acclaimed as a leading interpreter of country blues; recipient of multiple W.C. Handy Awards. The provided review also mentions associations with Stefan Grossman and Jorma Kaukonen.

The available review celebrates Rory Block as a leading interpreter of country blues, singling out The Lady and Mr. Johnson as a philological and original tribute to Robert Johnson. The review highlights her guitar style, her vocal presence, and long connection to historical blues figures. It also recounts biographical notes: born in 1949 in New Jersey, early study with Son House and Rev. Gary Davis, multiple W.C. Handy Awards.