 Black and white portrait, Mississippi Fred McDowell in 1972 Photo: Fred Seibert 1972 Image by [1], via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Fred McDowellMississippi Fred McDowell Mississippi Fred McDowell American blues musician (1904–1972) Fred McDowell (January 12, 1904 – July 3, 1972),[1] known by his stage name Mississippi Fred McDowell, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist of hill country blues music. Quick facts Fred McDowell, Background information ... Fred McDowell McDowell in 1972 Background information Born (1904-01-12)January 12, 1904 Rossville, Tennessee, U.S. Died July 3, 1972(1972-07-03) (aged 68) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Hill country blues Occupations Musician singer-songwriter Instruments Guitar vocals Years active 1926–1972 Labels Arhoolie Testament Sire Transatlantic Infinite Zero Oblivion Rounder Fat Possum Close Career McDowell was born in Rossville, Tennessee.[2] His parents were farmers, who both died while Fred was in his youth. He took up the guitar at the… (Source: Wikipedia)
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