Born and raised on a sharecroppers’ farm in Pelzer, South Carolina and one of thirteen children, Arnold grew up in a world where blues music did not exist, at least to his devoutly religious parents. After his introduction to the “wireless” radio of a childhood friend, Arnold fell in love with the blues, especially the blues being broadcast from Chicago.

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From the album, "Nothin' to Prove" by Mac Arnold & Plate Full o' Blues. About Mac Arnold Born and raised on a sharecroppers’ farm in Pelzer, South Carolina and one of thirteen children, Arnold grew up...
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Born and raised on a sharecroppers’ farm in Pelzer, South Carolina and one of thirteen children, Arnold grew up in a world where blues music did not exist, at least to his devoutly religious parents...
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Produced by Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues. Mac Arnold - lead vocal/bass, Max Hightower - harmonica, slide guitar, piano, Austin Brashier - guitar, Mark McMakin - bass, Mike Whitt - drums. Features...