Reverend Pearly Brown | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Pearly Brown |
| Also known as | Blind Pearly Brown |
| Born | August 15, 1915 Abbeville, Georgia, United States |
| Died | June 28, 1986 (aged 70) Plains, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, evangelist |
| Years active | 1939–79 |
Reverend (or Blind) Pearly Brown (August 18, 1915 – June 28, 1986) was an American singer and guitarist, known primarily as a street performer. He also played harmonica and accordion. Brown's repertoire included gospel blues, blues, country, and spirituals. His bottleneck style of slide guitar inspired Georgia rock and roll musicians. He performed at the Newport Folk Festival, Carnegie Hall, and—as one of the first African American performers—the Grand Ole Opry.