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
Acoustic Routes
BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie
The Strolling '20s
Festival
The Blues Under the Skin
Thank You, M'am
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

Top Movie Credits

Angel Heart Toots Sweet
The Jerk Blues Singer
Leadbelly Musician
Acoustic Routes Self
BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie Self (archive footage)
The Strolling '20s Self
Festival Self
The Blues Under the Skin Self
Thank You, M'am Music
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 Self (Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee)