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Fred McDowell (Guitarist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Fred McDowell
Fred McDowell, known by his Mississippi stage name Fred McDowell, is an American Hill Blues singer and guitarist.
BornJanuary 12, 1906, Rossville, Tennessee, United States
DiedJuly 03, 1972, Memphis, Tennessee, United States
GenresHill country blues
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1926–1972
LabelsArhoolie, Testament, Sire, Transatlantic, Infinite Zero, Oblivion, Rounder, Fat Possum, Mississippi Records
Associated actsR. L. Burnside, Wilbur Sweatman, Spirits of Rhythm, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, Tom Pomposello, Johnny Woods

About Fred McDowell

Guitarist Fred McDowell was born on January 12, 1904 in Tennessee, United States (He dies at the age of 68, on July 3, 1972).

Despite the growing popularity of rock, he remained true to his roots, encouraging musicians such as Rock Singer Bonnie Raitt.

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Fred McDowell before becoming famous

Fred McDowell was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1904 is also the year of Dragon (龍) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He started playing guitar at fourteen, using a slide he made out of a hollowed-out cattle bone, and spent his adolescent years touring and performing music.

Achievement of Fred McDowell

He was mostly unknown to the general public until the 1960s, when his first records, produced by a folklorist, became a sensation.

Fred McDowell's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He grew up in Rossville, Tennessee, in an agricultural family, and both of his parents died while he was a toddler.

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Fred McDowell Collabed with

Rock Singer Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones recorded a faithful copy of McDowell's"You Gotta Move" for their 1971 album Sticky Fingers.

Fred McDowell Income & Net worth

Fred McDowell's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a guitarist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Fred McDowell.

Fred McDowell Height and Weight

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Latest information about Fred McDowell updated on March 22 2023.