Charley Patton, born around 1887, remains an iconic figure in the realm of Mississippi Delta blues. He was of mixed blood—white, black, and Cherokee—and it seems that there is only one photograph of him, depicting him with a guitar in hand.
His life and work not only shaped the trajectory of the blues genre but also influenced generations of musicians around the world.
Patton's life is adorned with intriguing details; a lesser-known fact is his connection to another legendary bluesman, Robert Johnson. It is said that Patton was his mentor, influencing his musical style and guiding him in the art of performance.
Artists like Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and even modern musicians like Jack White have drawn inspiration from Patton's work.
He died of a heart attack on April 28, 1934, at a cotton plantation at only 42 years old. Contemporary newspapers did not report his death. Years later, it was John Fogerty who personally paid for his gravestone, inscribed with his name and the epitaph and nothing else...
Bob Dylan - High Water (For Charley Patton) (Official Audio)
His life and work not only shaped the trajectory of the blues genre but also influenced generations of musicians around the world.
Patton's life is adorned with intriguing details; a lesser-known fact is his connection to another legendary bluesman, Robert Johnson. It is said that Patton was his mentor, influencing his musical style and guiding him in the art of performance.
Artists like Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and even modern musicians like Jack White have drawn inspiration from Patton's work.
He died of a heart attack on April 28, 1934, at a cotton plantation at only 42 years old. Contemporary newspapers did not report his death. Years later, it was John Fogerty who personally paid for his gravestone, inscribed with his name and the epitaph and nothing else...
Bob Dylan - High Water (For Charley Patton) (Official Audio)
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