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Blind Willie McTell (1901–1959)
Blues guitarist Blind Willie McTell was born in Thompson, GA, in 1901. His mother taught him how to play guitar when he was young (accounts differ as to how he became blind; some historians say he was born blind, others that he was blinded as a teenager). When his mother died he left home and hooked up with a succession of traveling medicine shows...
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Born:in Thomson, Georgia, USADied:(age 58) in Milledgeville, Georgia, USA |
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Soundtrack (14 credits)
Soundtrack (14 credits)
2014
Independent Lens
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Muscle Shoals
(2014)
... (writer: - as Willie McTell) / (writer: "Statesboro Blues")
2009
The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll
(performer: "Statesboro Blues") / (writer: "Statesboro Blues")
2005
Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Back Where It All Begins - Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum
(Video documentary) (writer: "Statesboro Blues")
1996
The Life and Times of the Red Dog Saloon
(Documentary) (writer: "Statesboro Blues" - as Willie McTell)
1996
Chicago Hope
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
(1996)
... (writer: "Statesboro Blues" - uncredited)
1993
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
(Documentary) (performer: "Stole Rider Blues") / (writer: "Stole Rider Blues")
1985
The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers of the Road
(Video documentary) (writer: "Statesboro Blues")
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Self (1 credit)
Self (1 credit)