Jerry McCain

Jerry McCain
Background information
Birth nameJerry B. McCain
Also known asJerry "Boogie" McCain
Born(1930-06-19)June 19, 1930
near Gadsden, Alabama, United States
DiedMarch 28, 2012(2012-03-28) (aged 81)
Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
GenresBlues
Instrument(s)Harmonica, guitar, vocals
Years active1940s–2000s
LabelsTrumpet, Excello, OKeh, Jewel, Romulus, Ichiban

Jerry McCain, often billed as Jerry "Boogie" McCain (June 18, 1930 – March 28, 2012),[1] was an American electric blues musician,[2] best known as a harmonica player.[3]

  1. ^ "Biography by Bill Dahl and Al Campbell". Allmusic.com. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  2. ^ Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music (1st ed.). Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
  3. ^ Carter, Kendra. "Legendary bluesman Jerry Boogie McCain dies". GadsdenTimes.com. Retrieved 2012-03-28.