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Born: 1887 in Bolton, MS
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's
Died: April 28, 1934 in Indianola, MS
Genre: Blues

Biography:
If the Delta country blues has a convenient source point, it would probably be Charley Patton, its first great star. His hoarse, impassioned singing style, fluid guitar playing, and unrelenting beat made him the original king of the Delta blues. Much ...More >>

Discography: 2009 You're Gonna Need Someone When You Die: The Recorded Works 2009 Electrically Recorded: Prayer of Death 2009 Electrically Recorded: Jesus Is a Dying - Bed Maker 2009 Electrically Recorded: High Water Everywhere 2009 Devil's Best Friend More >>

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