Brownie McGhee

Born: 1915-11-30

Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.

Biography

Walter Brown "Brownie" McGhee was an American folk music and Piedmont blues singer and guitarist, best known for his collaboration with the harmonica player Sonny Terry.

Known For

Angel Heart
The Jerk
Leadbelly
Festival
Red, White and Blues
The Strolling '20s
BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie
The Blues Under the Skin
Thank You, M'am
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1

Top Movie Credits

Angel Heart Toots Sweet
The Jerk Blues Singer
Leadbelly Musician
Festival Self
Red, White and Blues Self (archive footage)
The Strolling '20s Self
BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie Self (archive footage)
The Blues Under the Skin Self
Thank You, M'am Music
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1 Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee