George S. Davis

George S. Davis
Historical photo of George S. Davis
Historical photo of George S. Davis
Background information
Also known asThe Singing Miner
Born(1906-08-19)August 19, 1906
La Follette, Tennessee, United States
OriginHazard, Kentucky, United States
DiedNovember 3, 1992(1992-11-03) (aged 86)
London, Kentucky, United States
GenresAmerican Folk; Struggle & Protest
Occupation(s)Disc jockey, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, fiddle, vocals
Years active1933–1992
LabelsFolkways Records

George S. Davis (August 19, 1906 – November 11, 1992), known as The Singing Miner, was an American folk singer and songwriter, who worked as a coal miner, and then as a disc jockey on local radio in Hazard, Kentucky from 1947 until 1969.