Papa Charlie McCoy
Charles "Papa Charlie" McCoy (born May 26, 1909 in Jackson , Mississippi , † July 26, 1950 in Chicago , Illinois ) was an American blues guitarist, singer and mandolin player. He was the younger brother of Kansas Joe McCoy .
Charles McCoy was known as "Papa Charlie". He performed in his home area with his band Mississippi Hot Footers . He accompanied Tommy Johnson and played for the Mississippi Sheiks . McCoy moved to Chicago, where he had two bands, Papa Charlie's Boys and the Harlem Hamfats with his brother Joe . He also played in Memphis' band Minnie . In the Second World War, McCoy was drafted into the army. After that, his health was compromised and finally died in 1950, just a few months after his brother.
Web links
- Biography at Allmusic Guide (English)
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| SURNAME | McCoy, Papa Charlie |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Papa charlie; McCoy, Charles (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American blues musician (guitar and mandolin) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 26, 1909 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Jackson , Mississippi (state) |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 26, 1950 |
| Place of death | Chicago , Illinois |