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Brownie McGhee

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Brownie McGhee

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Nov 30, 1915 (110 years old)

Place of Birth

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

Acting
2004The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3Self (Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee)
2003Red, White and BluesSelf (archive footage)
2003Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974Self
2003The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee
2003The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee
1992Acoustic RoutesSelf
1988BBC Arena: Woody GuthrieSelf (archive footage)
1987Angel HeartToots Sweet
1986MatlockBrownie McGhee
1982Family TiesEddie Dupre
1979The JerkBlues Singer
1972The Midnight SpecialSelf
1967FestivalSelf
1966The Strolling '20sSelf
1964American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train
1947To Hear Your Banjo PlaySelf