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Monday 1 July 2013

Tribute Mondays: Sam Chatmon

Sam Chatmon (January 10, 1897 - February 2, 1983) 


  Sam Chatmon was a famous Delta Blues Guitarist and Singer during the 1930's and had a successful career during the Blues Revival of the 1960's. Thank you for your contribution Mr. Chatmon, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Hollandale Blues and Sitting on top of the world

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Chatmon 
Basic Information
Birth nameSam Chatmon
BornJan 10, 1897
BoltonMississippiUnited States
DiedFebruary 2, 1983 (aged 86)
Hollandale, Mississippi, United States
Genres

Label
Delta blues
Country blues
Arhoolie
OccupationsMusiciansongwriter
InstrumentsVocalsguitar
Years active1930–1976
Associated actsMississippi Sheiks
Lonnie Chatmon
Walter Vinson
Bo Carter

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