William Samuel "Blind Willie" McTell (May 5, 1898 (sometimes reported as 1901 or 1903) – August 19, 1959) was an influential American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was a twelve-string finger picking Piedmont blues guitarist, and recorded 149 songs between 1927 and 1956.
Born William Samuel McTier (or McTear) in Thomson, Georgia, blind in one eye, McTell had lost his remaining vision by late childhood, but became an adept reader of B...
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Date of birth:
- May 5, 1901
Date of death:
- Aug 19, 1959 (age 58 years)
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Also known as:
- Blind Willy McTell,
- Blind Willie Mc Tell,
- McTell, Blind Willie
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