Fred Gerlach
Fred Gerlach | |
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| Born | Fred Gerlach August 26, 1925 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 2009 (aged 84) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, 12 string guitarist, luthier |
| Children | David Gerlach |
| Relatives | Jesse Lee Kincaid (Nephew) |
| Musical career | |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1962–2006 |
| Labels | Folkways Records, Eyrie Records, Takoma Records |
Fred Gerlach (August 26, 1925 – December 31, 2009) was an American folk musician and luthier. Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page credited his recording of Lead Belly's version of the song "Gallows Pole" with inspiring his own band's version.