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Charley Patton Census Records
Census Records Shed Light on Charley (Charlie) Patton Charlie Patton Recently, a reader of this site by the name of Jeff Giambrone came across some interesting information, and passed it along to me. … more →
The Delta Blues
An American Roots Music Timeline
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thedeltablues wrote 1 month ago: I know how much people like timelines…. Roots Music Since our blues timeline was so popular, h … more →
Charley Patton Census Records
thedeltablues wrote 1 month ago: Census Records Shed Light on Charley (Charlie) Patton Charlie Patton Recently, a reader of this site … more →
NEW Robert Johnson Census Records
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thedeltablues wrote 1 month ago: Records are Found That Rewrite History Robert Johnson Well, Steve LaVere has done it again. Although … more →
"Blind WIllie" McTell aka Georgia Sam: A Profile
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thedeltablues wrote 1 month ago: Blind Willie McTell Old Blind Willie Could Play Them Blues Though he wasn’t from the Delta, pe … more →
Robert Curtis Smith: A New Old Bluesman
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thedeltablues wrote 1 month ago: Robert Curtis Smith, also recorded as RC Smith, is the Real Deal Robert Curtis Smith You can downloa … more →
Hound Dog Taylor - Everyone Knows the Hound
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thedeltablues wrote 1 month ago: Everyone Knows the Hound! Did you Know He is Responsible for Alligator Records? Taylor had 6 finger … more →
A Blues Historical Timeline
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thedeltablues wrote 2 months ago: Blues History Important Dates in the Blues Often times I have people asking me about certain dates w … more →
Willie Brown's Burial Place
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thedeltablues wrote 2 months ago: Willie Brown Grave M and O Blues - WIllie Brown Willie Brown, perhaps one of the greatest bluesman, … more →
Recording Furry Lewis at His Home
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thedeltablues wrote 2 months ago: As Told by Terry Manning, Who Recorded Furry in His Home on 4th Street. Furry Lewis This is the stor … more →
Bukka White Court Documents- He was a Lifer!
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thedeltablues wrote 2 months ago: Bukka White Was Sentenced to Life in Jail – What Happened? Bukka White Bukka White was actuall … more →
508 Park Ave - Safe for Now?
thedeltablues wrote 2 months ago: 508 Park Ave Is 508 Park Safe? Well, for now. 508 Park Ave, the building in Dallas where Robert Joh … more →
2009 Trip Write-up and Pictures Available!
thedeltablues wrote 2 months ago: Check em out! 2009 Trip Photos The 2009 Blues Trip was a success – thanks go out to all those … more →
The Emmett Till Murder
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thedeltablues wrote 3 months ago: Emmett Till Funeral Picture Poor Emmett Till. A lot of people are familiar with this case, and the … more →
And Today's Lyrics Are Offensive?
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thedeltablues wrote 3 months ago: 7 Blues Songs That Can Make Grandma Blush Enough to Make Grandma Blush! I’m sure you’ve … more →
The 2009 Blues Trip Was a Success!
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thedeltablues wrote 3 months ago: The 2009 Trip was a success. We saw a lot on the trip this year, and only managed to not find 1 or … more →
Walcott, The Library of Congress, and the Delta
thedeltablues wrote 3 months ago: Tenant Farmer Home The Library of Congress Shares its Photos from the 30’s and 40’s on … more →
Dockery Farms - a Profile
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thedeltablues wrote 3 months ago: Everyone has heard of it – but how much is known? Dockery Plantation Everyone who knows th … more →
Henry Sloan - The Real Father of the Blues
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thedeltablues wrote 4 months ago: Some believe Henry Sloan to be the Father of the Blues. Is it true? Is Henry Sloan the father of th … more →
508 Park Ave - Set to be Destroyed?
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thedeltablues wrote 4 months ago: It’s true – the permits are filed. Can the building be saved? 508 Park Ave This … more →
