Charley Patton: Remembering the Delta Blues Pioneer 92 Years After His Death

Reports vary on his date of birth. But Charley Patton, one of the earliest blues artists on record*, is said to have been born 134 years ago this month in April 1891 (exact date and year unknown), in Hinds County near Edwards or Bolton, Miss. (source: Mississippi Writers Musicians website). But whatever his actual birth date, it’s never a bad time to pay tribute to this Mississippi Delta blues forefather.What generally IS agreed upon, however, is that Patton passed away 92 years ago toda