Brownie McGhee
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Brownie McGhee

Born 1915-11-30 · Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. · Died 1996-02-16

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.

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Known for

Angel Heart★ 7.1Viewing moment
Angel Heart
1987
Family Ties★ 7.2Viewing moment
Family Ties
1982 · Series
The Jerk★ 6.9Viewing moment
The Jerk
1979
Festival★ 5.7Viewing moment
Festival
1967
Acoustic RoutesViewing moment
Acoustic Routes
1992
To Hear Your Banjo Play★ 4.5Viewing moment
To Hear Your Banjo Play
1947
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2Viewing moment
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
2003
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1Viewing moment
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
2003
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3★ 10Viewing moment
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
2004

Frequent collaborators

Sonny TerrySonny TerryMuddy WatersMuddy WatersPete SeegerPete SeegerBig Mama ThorntonBig Mama ThorntonHowlin' WolfHowlin' WolfWoody GuthrieWoody GuthrieMemphis SlimMemphis SlimRobert De NiroRobert De Niro