American country singer and songwriter who took the music genre back to its unvarnished roots
John Anderson, who has died aged 71, reinvigorated country music in the 1980s by returning the genre to its unvarnished roots.
His breakthrough came at a time when country was in a lull, with lush productions that made its stars sound increasingly soporific. By contrast, Anderson harked back to the simpler days of the 50s, purveying strong songs with feeling.
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