Folk singer/guitarist. Along with Ben Syfu (guitar) the duo recorded an album for Vanguard / Apostolic Records in 1969. Billed as Boa Constrictor & A Natural Vine, the LP consisted of trippy bluesy folk-rock originals.
A brilliant but sporadic musician, George led the way in adapting country influences into folk music and influenced Gram Parsons who adapted Figg’s version of “The Streets of Baltimore.”
Figgs appeared in acting roles in John Waters’ films “Multiple Maniacs” (1970), “Pink Flamingos” (1972), “Female Trouble” (1974), and “Polyester” (1981). In the ‘90s Figgs operated the Orpheus Theater in Fells Point.
1969(LP) Vanguard 6511 Boa Constrictor & A Natural Vine
