Blind Willie McTell was born on May 5, 1901 and died on August 19, 1959. Blind Willie McTell would have been 58 years old at the time of death or 114 years old today.
Blind Willie McTell died on August 19, 1959 at the age of 58.
Blind Willie McTell was born on May 5, 1901.
Blind Willie McTell died on August 19, 1959 at the age of 58.
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Blind Willie McTell was born on May 5, 1901.
Blind Willie McTell was born in Thompson, Georgia, United States. He was known for his career as a Blues singer and guitarist. He was active in the music industry for nearly 30 years before his death.
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MICHAEL GRAY has written: 'HAND ME MY TRAVELIN' SHOES: IN SEARCH OF BLIND WILLIE MCTELL' 'BOB DYLAN ENCYCLOPEDIA'
According to Stella guitar website, mostly a 12-string Jumbo Stella or Harmony. http://www.stellaguitars.com/Mctell_guitars.htm
Blind Lemon Jefferson, Willie McTell, Reverend Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Blind Willie Johnson (his 'Dark was the Night' is on the voyager golden disc). In the South before civil rights a black who was born, or became, blind often had no way to support himself except by turning to music. This is why so many of the pioneers of the blues were blind.
The song itself is controlled by APRS, now a division of PeerMusic. Sound recordings were on Victor, now owned by Sony.
"Lonesome Road Blues" is a traditional blues song that has been recorded by various artists over the years, including blues musicians such as Tommy Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, and Son House.