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Charley Patton
Birth: Apr., 1891
Death: Apr. 28, 1934

Blues Musician. A singer and guitarist, he was known as the "Father Of The Delta Blues." Musician John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival-fame paid for the Charley Patton headstone in 1990. 

 
Cause of death: Heart ailment
 
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Burial:
Holly Ridge Cemetery
Holly Ridge
Sunflower County
Mississippi, USA
 
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Record added: May 04, 1999
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Charley Patton
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Thank you Charlie. You are a gift to us. Rest in the Kingdom and smile on us now and then.
- AveMaria
 Added: Nov. 10, 2009

- Pugg
 Added: Sep. 22, 2009
Nice to read that John Fogerty bought you a proper headstone, Charley.Fitting for a bluesman of your caliber.
- oldpink
 Added: Sep. 21, 2009
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