Name: The Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee Story
Brand: Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

IMT5014883.2

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2015-04-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

805520021937

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4 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

Proper

Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee were a legendary duo in the world of blues music. They first met in 1939 and quickly formed a musical partnership that would span over four decades. Known for their unique blend of harmonica and guitar, they became one of the most influential acts in the Piedmont blues scene.
Both Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee had successful solo careers before joining forces, but it was their collaboration that truly set them apart. Their performances were characterized by Terry's soulful harmonica playing and McGhee's powerful vocals and intricate guitar work.
Throughout their career, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee released numerous albums and performed at countless venues around the world. They shared the stage with other greats such as Blind Boy Fuller, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, Memphis Slim, Big Joe Williams, J.B. Lenoir, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Lightnin' Hopkins, Mance Lipscomb, Big Bill Broonzy, Tampa Red, Bukka White, Lonnie Johnson, Memphis Minnie,Sleepy John Estes,Big Walter Horton ,Jimmy Reed ,Robert Lockwood Jr.,and Jimmy Rogers .

The acme of their three-tiered career is included in this 94 track 4 CD set - brilliant slices of Piedmont Blues, hard and driving city Blues and immaculately constructed Folk Blues. There is not a comparable set in the marketplace covering their careers so extensively. A 28 page booklet accompanies this set with an essay covering their whole journey.

The Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee Story

Music US