Michael Addison Stewart, known by his stage name Backwards Sam Firk, was an American country blues singer, fingerstyle guitarist, and songwriter born on September 18, 1943. He was recognized for his originality and masterful playing style, which he developed from older blues artists and recordings. Backwards Sam Firk was less renowned than contemporaries like Alan Wilson and John Fahey but devoted much of his life to supporting older blues musicians. His music captured the essence of the 1930s blues era, reflecting a deep connection to the roots of the genre.
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Michael Addison Stewart belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Asheville
Place of Death: Mill Spring
Occupation: musicologist | songwriter
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Virgo 51 | 25 Virgo 59 | 16 Sagittarius 43 |
| Moon | 24 Taurus 17 | 18 Leo 53 | 22 Taurus 32 |
| Mercury | 6 Libra 46 | 0 Libra 26 | 2 Capricorn 23 |
| Venus | 5 Virgo 52 | 28 Leo 57 | 1 Scorpio 31 |
| Mars | 12 Gemini 49 | 27 Libra 33 | 11 Gemini 17 |
| Jupiter | 17 Leo 0 | 20 Cancer 48 | 26 Leo 50 |
| Saturn | 26 Gemini 33 | 28 Pisces 35 | 24 Gemini 1 |
| Uranus | 8 Gemini 51 | 1 Gemini 25 | 6 Gemini 25 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 33 | 0 Aries 52 | 4 Libra 3 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 9 | 1 Aquarius 30 | 8 Leo 33 |
| Rahu | 13 Leo 42 | 17 Pisces 41 | 9 Leo 22 |
| Ketu | 13 Aquarius 42 | 17 Virgo 41 | 9 Aquarius 22 |
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