American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train 59 years old

A 16 minute short comprising 2 acts of a 1964 event where an innovative group of musicians performed on a real railroad track. The audience on one side of the tracks and the musicians on the station side.

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American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train Cast

Name Character
Muddy Waters He was 94, 70 years old when he died
Otis Spann He was 34, 40 years old when he died
Sonny Terry He was 95, 74 years old when he died
Sister Rosetta Tharpe She was 92, 58 years old when she died as Herself
Brownie McGhee He was 91, 80 years old when he died

American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train Crew

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American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train (59 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 19, 1964
  • Runtime: 16 minutes