William Samuel McTier was born in Thomson, Georgia, USA in 1898. He recorded under many names including Blind Sammie, Georgia Bill, Hot Shot Willie, Blind Willie, Barrelhouse Sammie and Pig & Whistle Red but is best known as Blind Willie McTell. From the early 1920’s, like many Blues Artist at the time, he made a living as a wandering busker. His recording career began in 1927 for Victor Records. Statesboro Blues from 1928 is his most well known song due to its many cover versions, including The Allman Brothers. It was originally the B-Side to Three Women Blues (Victor V38001). Which was his third release. By his death in 1959 he had recorded 149 songs.
***Warning taken from a 78. Surface Noise***
As a bonus here's God Don’t Like It with his then wife Kate McTell. Released in 1935 on Decca. Curley Weaver played the second guitar on the recording.
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