Poetic Obituaries: [Bill] Morrissey's music was distinctive,

as he combined a growl of a voice with impeccable guitar picking, supported by lyrics that reflected his strong literary background. His music had diverse influences, from Bob Dylan and Dave Van Ronk to the old bluesmen, especially Mississippi John Hurt, whose music Mr. Morrissey featured on one of his two Grammy-nominated recordings.

In addition to his 11 released recordings, Mr. Morrissey wrote a best-selling novel, "Edson," which was recently translated into French and released in Paris. A second novel, "Imaginary Runner," is ready for publication, she said, and Mr. Morrissey was working on his memoirs at the time of his death.

from The Boston Globe: Bill Morrissey, 59; folk artist traversed a range of emotions

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