Widely known as the Father of the Delta Blues, Charley Patton is generally recognized as one of the most influential blues artists active in the first decades of the 20th century. Although no single individual can be credited with inventing the Delta blues style, Patton was one of the first stars of the genre. Old-fashioned and modern at the same time, Patton’s music bridged the traditions of the 19th century while creating a framework of its own that would inspire just about every other blues musician from that point on. When you listen to Patton’s recordings you’re listening to three … Continue reading Learn to Play Guitar Like Charley Patton, the Father of the Delta Blues