Alfred Reed (1880-1956), originally from Floyd County, Virginia, lived most of his life near Princeton, West Virginia, where he made a living as a street singer until the late 30's, He is accompanied, as usual, by his son Arville, whose name was consistently misspelled by Victor.
Blind Alfred Reed, lead vocal, fiddle; Arville Reed, harmony vocal, guitar.
New York NY 12/4/29 Victor 23650
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