Brownie McGhee

Brownie McGhee

  • Birthday: 11/30/1915
  • Deathday: 2/16/1996
  • Place of birth: Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Walter McGhee, Walter Brown "Brownie" McGhee, Walter Brown McGhee

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.

Filmography

Angel Heart
Release date: 3/6/1987

Angel Heart

Role(s): Toots Sweet

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The Jerk
Release date: 12/14/1979

The Jerk

Role(s): Blues Singer

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Red, White and Blues
Release date: 10/3/2003

Red, White and Blues

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974
Release date: 7/8/2003

Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974

Role(s): Self

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To Hear Your Banjo Play
Release date: 1/1/1947

To Hear Your Banjo Play

Role(s): Self

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