Eric Von Schmidt was a folk and blues musician born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on May 28, 1931. He was an important figure in the folk and blues revival of the 1960s, and his influence can still be felt today.
Eric Von Schmidt is a member of Folk Singer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $6.2 Billion (2024)
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About
Known for being part of the folk/blues revival of the 1960s.
Before Fame
He studied art in Florence on a Fulbright scholarship.
Trivia
He won a Grammy Award for his work on the compilation album Anthology of American Folk Music, Vol. 1-3 in 1997.
Family Life
His father was Harold Von Schmidt, a Painter who did illustrations for the Saturday Evening Post.
Associated With
He was involved with the East Coast folk music scene just like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.