Charlie Patton

Charlie Patton

Charlie Patton was an American Delta blues musician, considered to be "The Founder of Delta Blues." He was the first Delta blues artist to perform in the mainstream. Although all records indicate his birth name as Charley Patton, he himself signed his name as Charlie Patton.

Fast Facts

Name: Charley Patton
Born: May 1, 1891
Died: April 28, 1934
Genres: Blues
Origin: Edwards, MS, Mississippi
Active: 1916-1934
Label: Paramount and Vocalion
Awards: Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1980

Career

Charlie Patton grew up in the the southern United States and played the Blues all his life. He concentrated most of his work and recording in Mississippi, but his influence reached all over the world.

Patton recorded singles for both Parmount and Vocalion records. He toured the U.S. extensively spreading his music, and by his untimely death in 1942 he had made himself legend.

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Entertainment | Music | Blues

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