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Fred McDowell (January 12, 1904 – July 3, 1972), known by his stage name Mississippi Fred McDowell, was an American singer and guitarist of hill country blues music.
Being a well-known song of McDowell's, covered by The Rolling Stones in their 1971 album Sticky Fingers. The album which included this song was recorded at McDowell's home in Como, Mississippi...
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Jan 12, 2024 · Learn about the life and music of Mississippi Fred McDowell, a North Mississippi hill country blues singer who influenced the Rolling Stones and Bonnie Raitt. Explore his playlists, videos and albums on uDiscover.
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May 11, 2009 · McDowell performing the classic north Mississippi hill country song "Shake 'Em On Down".
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Mississippi Fred McDowell is widely viewed by blues aficionados as the most talented artist of his generation to be “discovered” during the blues revival of the late 1950s and 1960s. Despite his nickname, McDowell was a native of Tennessee, born in Rossville on 12 January 1904. He began playing guitar as a teenager and recalled […]
Explore Mississippi Fred McDowell's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Mississippi Fred McDowell on AllMusic.
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Jul 19, 2017 · Learn about the life and legacy of the blues master who inspired the Rolling Stones and Bonnie Raitt in "Shake 'Em On Down". The film features interviews with Alan Lomax, Shirley Collins and others who knew and loved McDowell.
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