Mississippi Fred McDowell



Other NamesMississippi Fred McDowell
GenreNorth Mississippi blues
Genre LinksBlues
Year(s) Active1926–1972
Music StyleDelta Blues, Blues Revival, Regional Blues, Electric Delta Blues
Music MoodEerie, Earthy, Cathartic, Melancholy, Earnest, Passionate, Intimate, Spiritual, Plaintive, Gritty, Bittersweet
Musical InstrumentGuitar, Vocals, Slide Guitar
LabelsArhoolie
Testament
Oblivion
Rounder Records
Fat Possum
Mississippi Records
Associated ActsR. L. Burnside
Jimmie Noone
Wilber Sweatman
Spirits of Rhythm
Bonnie Raitt
The Rolling Stones
Tom Pomposello
Johnny Woods
  • Mississippi Fred McDowell
  • Mississippi Fred McDowell
  • Mississippi Fred McDowell
  • Mississippi Fred McDowell
  • Mississippi Fred McDowell

Fred McDowell (January 12, 1904 – July 3, 1972) known by his stage name; Mississippi Fred McDowell, was a blues singer and guitar player in the North Mississippi style.



Discography

1997
The First Recordings