Eric Von Schmidt

Eric Von Schmidt was born May 28 1931. He was a folk and blues singer of the folk/blues revival of the 1960s. He is an oft times overlooked musician of the times, and his albums are almost entirely out of print at this time, his name having drifted into obscurity. He is probably most well known for his song Baby, Let Me Follow You Down, which was for years a staple of Bob Dylan's musical catalogue.

Related Topics:
May 28 - 1931 - Bob Dylan

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Von Schmidt is also a painter and has done the cover art for a number of other musicians' albums, including for Joan Baez. Although no longer working as a musician, Von Schmidt still paints.

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Eric Von Schmidt's father was Harold Von Schmidt, a former painter for the Saturday Evening Post. His father is known for his western landscapes.

Related Topics:
Harold Von Schmidt - Saturday Evening Post

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Eric is currently living in Westport Conneticut where he is recovering from cancer surgery on his throat.

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