Blind Willie McTell



Other NamesWilliam Samuel McTear
Age61 (age at death)
Date of BirthMay 5, 1898
Date of DeathAugust 19, 1959
Star SignTaurus
Music GenreBlues, Piedmont Blues
Music StyleAcoustic Blues, Country Blues, Pre-War Country Blues, Piedmont Blues, East Coast Blues, Regional Blues, Songster
Music MoodEarthy, Passionate, Plaintive, Gritty, Rousing, Spiritual, Earnest, Bittersweet, Intimate, Whimsical, Playful, Atmospheric, Austere
InstrumentGuitar (Acoustic), Guitar, Harmonica, Accordion, Vocals
  • Blind Willie McTell
  • Blind Willie McTell
  • Blind Willie McTell
  • Blind Willie McTell
  • Blind Willie McTell

Blind Willie McTell (May 5, 1898 – August 19, 1959) was an influential African-American blues musician and songwriter who sang and accompanied himself on the guitar. He was a twelve-string finger picking Piedmont blues guitarist who recorded 149 songs between 1927 and 1956.


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