In Search of Blind Joe Death The Saga of John Fahey (2013)

In Search of Blind Joe Death The Saga of John Fahey is a documentary film about the legendary American guitarist composer and provocateur John Fahey 19392001 Fahey is often considered the godfather of American primitive guitar This cinematic exploration features Pete Townshend Chris Funk of The Decemberists and Joey Burns of Calexico These stellar musicians along with Fahey associates and friends such as the famous Dr Demento radio broadcaster Barry Hansen explore the legacy of this profoundly influential artist The film was recorded in the Washington DC area where John Fahey was born along the Mississippi Delta from Memphis to New Orleans in Los Angeles Toronto Austin New York and in Oregon where Fahey spent his last two decades