Walter Brown "Brownie" McGhee (November 30, 1915 – February 16, 1996)
Pledmont Blues Singer and Guitarist, Brownie McGhee, was a self taught Musician, whom learned how to play on a Guitar made from a tin Marshmallow box and a piece of board. He recorded extensively with Sonny Terry and also worked under the alias Blind Boy Fuller No.2 to carry on his Mentors name after his death. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. McGhee, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: , Trouble in mind and Rock Island line
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownie_McGhee
| Background Information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Walter Brown McGhee |
| Born | November 30, 1915 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | February 16, 1996 (aged 80) Oakland, California, United States |
| Genres | Folk-blues, country blues,Piedmont blues, East Coast blues, blues revival |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano, kazoo, vocals |
| Associated acts | Stick McGhee, Sonny Terry |
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