“Jerry ‘Boogie’ McCain is among the greatest post war harp players alive today.” -Tim Duffy, MMRF President

Born: 1930, Gadsden, AL
Repertoire Summary: Electric Blues
Current Location: Gadsden, AL

Jerry “Boogie” McCain is the greatest post war harp player alive today. In 2001 he remains at the height of his powers, constantly writing and delivering amazing live performances with the energy of a teenager. Born in 1930 in Gadsden, Alabama, Jerry began playing his harp and singing along with jukebox records at his fathers barbecue stand, the Green Front Cafe.

He began recording in the early ‘50s for the Trumpet label making records of his unique blend of country swing and down-home blues. In ‘55 he recorded for the Excello label and he has continued making great records from the ‘60s up until present day.