G. B. Burt

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Grover "Dr. G.B." Burt (born c. 1936) is a blues musician and songwriter based in Birmingham. Burt's songs focus on historical persons and events, such as the Civil Rights movement and Bo Diddley.

In February, 2009, a group of middle school students from North Carolina met Burt at his North Birmingham home, where he performed, and the students did yardwork and painted his house.

References

  • Gray, Jeremy (February 26, 2009) "North Carolina students help paint home of Birmingham bluesman." Birmingham News