Tribute Mondays: Blind Willie Mctell

Blind Willie McTell (born William Samuel McTier ; May 5, 1898 – August 19, 1959) 

Blind Willie McTell was a Pledmont Blues Artist, that had a distinct sound. He also played the Twelve String Guitar and is regarded by many modern musicians. Thanks for your contribution Mr. McTell, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Amazing Grace, Kill it kid, Lord send me an Angel and Statesboro Blues

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Willie_McTell

Background information
Birth name	William Samuel McTier
Also known as	Blind Sammie, Georgia Bill, Hot Shot Willie, Blind Willie, Barrelhouse Sammy, Pig & Whistle Red, Blind Doogie, Red Hot Willie Glaze, Red Hot Willie, Eddie McTier
Born	May 5, 1898 Thomson, Georgia, US
Origin	Statesboro, Georgia, U.S.
Died	August 19, 1959(aged 61) Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Country blues, Piedmont blues, ragtime, Delta blues, gospel
Occupations	Musician, songwriter,songster, accompanist, preacher
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, harmonica, accordion,kazoo, violin
Years active	1927–1956
Labels	Victor, Columbia, Okeh,Vocalion, Decca, Atlantic,Regal
Associated acts	Curley Weaver, Kate McTell
Notable instruments
Stella twelve-string guitars Harmony twelve-string guitars