ROOTS
Roots of Brownie McGhee
The artists and genres Brownie McGhee came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
LeadbellyartistHuddie William Ledbetter, better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues singer notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced, including his renditions of "In the Pines", "Pick a Bale of Cotton", "Goodnight, Irene", "Black Betty", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", and "Boll Weevil".
Mississippi John Hurtartist
Blind Boy FullerartistFulton Allen, known as Blind Boy Fuller, was an American blues guitarist and singer. Fuller was one of the most popular of the recorded Piedmont blues artists, along with Blind Blake, Josh White, and Buddy Moss.
Big Bill Broonzyartist
Sonny Terryartist