Fred McDowell

Fred McDowell

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1904-01-12
Deathday: 1972-07-03 (68 years old)

Biography

Fred McDowell, a seminal figure in Mississippi hill country blues, was one of the most vibrant performers of the 1960s blues revival. He was a sharecropper and local entertainer in 1959 when he made his first recordings at his home on a farm north of Como for noted folklorist Alan Lomax. The depth and originality of McDowell’s music brought him such worldwide acclaim that he was able to record and tour prolifically during his final years.

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Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1904-01-12

Deathday
1972-07-03 (68 years old)

Birth Place
Tennessee, United States

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
Mississippi Fred McDowell

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