Stick McGhee
African-American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter (1917–1961)
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Summary
Stick McGhee was born on March 23, 1917[1], in Knoxville[2]. He died on August 15, 1961[3], in The Bronx[4]. He worked as a musician[5], singer[6], and songwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Long Island National Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Genre: blues[12]
- Military branch: United States Army[13]
- Record label: Decca[14], Atlantic Records[15]
- Military, police or special rank: Technician Fourth Grade[16]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[17]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[18]
- Family name: McGhee[19]
- Given name: Granville[20], Henry[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Instrument: guitar[23], voice[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Nickname: Stick[26]
- Start of work period: 1960[27], 1940[28]
- End of work period: 1960[29]
- Date of burial or cremation: August 21, 1961[30]
- P14750: 289B-3D1E-6EAB-46F3-1E9D[31]
Why It Matters
Stick McGhee has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Stick McGhee born?
Stick McGhee was born in Knoxville[2].
Where did Stick McGhee die?
Stick McGhee died in The Bronx[4].
What did Stick McGhee do for work?
Stick McGhee worked as a musician[5], singer[6], and songwriter[7].