Fred McDowell

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.

Born:

Jan 12, 1904 In Rossville, Tennessee, U.S.

Movie/TV Credits:

2

First Appeared:

In the movie Blues Maker 1969-01-01

Latest Project:

Movie The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1 2003-01-01