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Charley PattonCharley Patton Charley Patton American Delta blues musician (1891–1934) For the Royal Marine commando, see Charlie Paton. Charlie Patton (April 1891 (probable) – April 28, 1934), more often spelled Charley Patton, was an American Delta blues musician and songwriter. 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. This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (February 2019) Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Charley Patton Publicity photo for Paramount Records, the only confirmed extant photograph of Patton,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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