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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

You Know I've Tried - McKinley Mitchell

McKinley Mitchell (December 25, 1934 – January 18, 1986) was an American Chicago-based soul-blues and rhythm and blues singer, who started out performing gospel music. He reor His first recorded single was for Boxer Records around 1959. His big break came with his 1962 record, "The Town I Live In," which became a national r&b hit on the One-der-ful label in Chicago. "The Town I Live In" peaked at number eight on the US Billboard R&B chart. In his later career Mitchell returned to Mississippi and recorded "I Won't Be Back for More" in 1984. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and died in Chicago Heights, Illinois, from a heart attack in January 1986, at the age of 51 If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, ”LIKE” ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorite band!

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