Charley Patton was the first great star of Delta Blues. He became an acknowledged celebrity who would influence many Delta musicians. His horse singing style, fluid guitar, and unrelenting beat made him very popular. His ability to entertain made him very popular and he was often called to play at plantation dances and juke joints. He is credited with being one of the original architects of putting blues into a strong, syncopated rhythm. He also created most of the now-common guitar gymnastics. His music ranged from blues, ballads, ragtime, and gospel. In 1929 he began recording with Paramount and within a year he was the largest selling blues artist. His biggest recording was "Pony Blues".
Discography: Founder of Delta Blues, 1969, Yazoo. King of Delta Blues. 1991, Yazoo. Complete Recorded Works, Vols. 1-3. Document. |
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