Fred McDowell
Known for Acting · 4 credits
- Born
- 1904-01-12
- Died
- 1972-07-03
- Place of birth
- Rossville, Tennessee, U.S.
- Also known as
- Mississippi Fred McDowell
Biography
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.
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About 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. With 4 credits spanning from 1969 to 2023, Fred McDowell has appeared in 4 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Fred McDowell Movies
- The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1 (2003) — as Himself
- Memphis '69 (2019)
- The Blues Society (2023) — as Self
- Blues Maker (1969) — as self
Where to Watch Fred McDowell Films
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