"Mississippi" Fred McDowell
1904 - 1972
Born in Rossville on January 12, 1904, Fred McDowell was one of America's eminent blues artists. His work, rooted in the Delta blues tradition, won him international fame. Of his unique bottleneck guitar style he said: "I make the guitar say what I say, if I play 'Amazing Grace,' it'll sing that too." His influence spread beyond blues to gospel and popular artists. He died in Memphis on July 13, 1972.
Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 57 and Rossville Road (State Road 194), on the right when traveling west on State Highway 57.
Courtesy hmdb.org
