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.

  • Title: Fred McDowell
  • Popularity: 0.001
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1904-01-12
  • Place of Birth: Rossville, Tennessee, U.S.
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  • Also Known As: Mississippi Fred McDowell
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Fred McDowell Movies

  • 1969
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    Blues Maker
    Blues Maker

    1 1969 HD

    Shows Mississippi blues singer, Fred McDowell, singing and talking about his blues. Includes scenes of the area which helped to shape his country...

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  • 2023
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    The Blues Society
    The Blues Society

    1 2023 HD

    In the segregated Memphis of the 1960s, blues masters and beatniks created a music festival that rocked the foundations of a conservative world.

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

    1 2003 HD

    Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular...

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