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brownie mcghee

1915 – 1996

brownie mcghee
Modern
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brownie mcghee

Born 1915 Died 1996

brownie mcghee was an american folk-blues singer and guitarist, best known as half of the duo sonny terry and brownie mcghee. born in knoxville, tennessee, he moved to new york city in 1940, where he met harmonica player sonny terry. the two began performing together and recorded their first album in 1941. they became popular on the folk circuit in the 1950s and 1960s, and performed and recorded together until terry's death in 1986. mc…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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