Charley Patton

American Delta blues musician from Hinds County, Mississippi (c. 1891-1934). 'The Father of the Delta Blues.' 'Pony Blues' (1929), 'High Water Everywhere,' 'A Spoonful Blues.' Raw, powerful, charismatic — the first great Delta blues star. Taught Son House and Howlin' Wolf. Played guitar behind his head, between his legs. Rock and roll started here.