Charley Patton

Born: May 01, 1891 in Bolton
Died: April 28, 1934 in Indianola

Charley Patton, also known as Charlie Patton, was an American Delta blues musician. Considered by many to be the 'Father of the Delta Blues', he created an enduring body of American music and inspired most Delta blues musicians. The musicologist Robert Palmer considered him one of the most important American musicians of the twentieth century.

Instruments: GuitarSlide GuitarVoice

Genres: Delta BluesBluesCountry Blues

Influenced by: Henry Sloan
Nicknames: Charley
Occupations: guitarist, singer, blues musician, songwriter

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