Sam Chatmon
Sam Chatmon (born Vivian Chatmon; January 10, 1897 – February 2, 1983) was a Delta blues guitarist and singer. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks. He may have been Charley Patton's half-brother. |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 10, 1897 (Bolton), Died February 2, 1983 (Hollandale)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930 - 1936
Roles Represented in DAHR: guitar, vocalist
Notes: Surname also spelled Chatman. Brother of Bo Carter (Bo Chatmon/Chatman) and Lonnie Chatman.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 26-28 of 28 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W404144 | 10-in. | 6/12/1930 | West Jackson blues | Bo Carter ; Mississippi Sheiks | Male vocal solo, with violin and 2 guitars | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | W404156 | 10-in. | 6/11/1930 | Any fish will bite if you got good bait | Carter Brothers | Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | W404157 | 10-in. | 6/11/1930 | Some folks say a preacher won't steal | Carter Brothers | Male vocal duet, with violin and guitar | instrumentalist, guitar |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Chatmon, Sam," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104327.
Chatmon, Sam. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104327.
"Chatmon, Sam." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Chatmon, Sam - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83161793
Wikidata: Sam Chatmon - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q711936
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/53067410
MusicBrainz: Sam Chatmon - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/10ba31c5-bda7-4919-a18f-f300f07f9bc0
ISNI: 0000 0001 1291 9282 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000112919282
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