Andrew "Blueblood" McMahon

For the American singer-songwriter, see Andrew McMahon.

Andrew "Blueblood" McMahon
Born(1926-04-12)April 12, 1926
Delhi, Louisiana, United States
DiedFebruary 17, 1984(1984-02-17) (aged 57)
Monroe, Louisiana, United States
GenresChicago blues
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, vocals
Years activeEarly 1950s–1984

Andrew "Blueblood" McMahon (April 12, 1926 – February 17, 1984) was an American Chicago blues bass guitarist, singer and songwriter.[1] McMahon played bass guitar in Howlin' Wolf's backing ensemble for over a decade. He also backed a number of other Chicago-based blues musicians on record.[1] His own best known tracks are "Lost in the Jungle", "Special Agent", "Potato Diggin' Man", and "Worried All the Time", which have appeared on several compilation albums.[2]

  1. ^ a b Komara, Edward M. (December 9, 2006). Encyclopedia of the Blues. Psychology Press. p. 672. ISBN 9780415926997 – via Google Books.
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