Jerry McCain (born 1930, Gadsden, Alabama), is an American blues musician, best known as a harmonica player. One of five children of a poor family, many of his siblings became involved in music as well, most notably his brother, Walter, who played drums on some early records. McCain picked up the harmonica from itinerant musicians "Chick" and "Shorty" who played at the local bars (and street corners) when he was young.

McCain was a fan of the music of Little Walter and met the artist when he traveled to Gadsden for a show. Different versions of the story have Little Walter introducing him to his first record producer (Lillian McMurray, of Diamond Records, usually sold under the name Trumpet Records), or inspiring him to write the first song he recorded for Trumpet... [read more]

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