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person_profile-Fred McDowell

Fred McDowell Died at age: 68

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Fred McDowell

Date of Birth:

Jan 12, 1904

Country of birth:

U.S.

Died:

Jul 03, 1972

Biography of

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.

Photos of

Fred McDowell

Photos ( 1 Photos

Filmography of

Fred McDowell

Found 3 Movies in total

The Blues Society

himself ( Actor )

... 2023

... 2019

... 2003