Blues singer and guitarist, born Brandon, Mississippi, December 2, 1901, died Los Angeles, December 21, 1985.
Brown played with Tommy Johnson, Johnny Temple and others from 1928 into the 1930s, moved to Los Angeles working mostly outside music in 1963.
He was recorded by David Evans (8) in 1967 (released on Flyright and Saydisc Matchbox).
Father of guitarist Mel Brown, on whose albums Brown also had a few guest spots (as John H. Brown).