Fred McDowell

Fred McDowell

Nascimento : 1904-01-12, Rossville, Tennessee, U.S.

Morte : 1972-07-03

História

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.

Perfil

Fred McDowell

Filmes

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
Himself
Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular blues artists, including: T-Bone Walker, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, etc.
Blues Maker
Blues Maker
self
Shows Mississippi blues singer, Fred McDowell, singing and talking about his blues. Includes scenes of the area which helped to shape his country blues.