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Fred McDowell

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.

Known for

The Blues Society
The Blues Society
2023 • Self
Memphis '69
Memphis '69
2019
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
2003 • Himself
Blues Maker
Blues Maker
1969 • self

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Fred McDowell – Biography, Known For & Filmography