Eric Von Schmidt
Folk Singer

Eric Von Schmidt Net Worth

Eric Von Schmidt was a folk and blues musician born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on May 28, 1931. He was an important figure in the folk and blues revival of the 1960s, and his influence can still be felt today.
Eric Von Schmidt is a member of Folk Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 28, 1931
Birth Place Bridgeport, CT
Age 89 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 2, 2007 (age 75)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $6.2 Billion (2024)

About

Known for being part of the folk/blues revival of the 1960s.

Before Fame

He studied art in Florence on a Fulbright scholarship.

Trivia

He won a Grammy Award for his work on the compilation album Anthology of American Folk Music, Vol. 1-3 in 1997.

Family Life

His father was Harold Von Schmidt, a Painter who did illustrations for the Saturday Evening Post.

Associated With

He was involved with the East Coast folk music scene just like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.

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