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Monday 11 March 2013

Tribute Mondays: Charley Patton

Charley Patton (between April 1887 and 1891 – April 28, 1934) 
Also known as Charlie Patton


Founder of the Delta Blues, Charley Patton, could play his Guitar behind his head and behind is back; he was tutored by the almost mystical Henry Sloan and influenced all the others that came after him. Thank you for your contribution Mr. Patton you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable Monday: Pea Vine Blues , Down the dirt road blues , Screamin' and hollerin' the Blues , Mind reader blues (with his Wife Bertha Lee) and Pony Blues

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charley_Patton 
Background information
Also known asThe Masked Marvel
Elder J. J. Hadley
Bornbetween April 1887 and 1891
Edwards, MississippiUnited States
DiedApril 28, 1934 (aged 42–47)
near Indianola, Mississippi, United States
GenresDelta blues
Country blues
Gospel blues
InstrumentsGuitarslide guitar
Years active1916–1934
LabelsParamount
Vocalion
Associated actsSon House
Willie Brown
The Mississippi Sheiks
Henry "Son" Sims

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