Robert Petway
Robert Petway (born October 18, 1907 in Yazoo City , Mississippi , † in May 1978 probably Chicago , Illinois ) was an American blues guitarist. His version of the trad. Catfish Blues (1941) was made into the hit Rollin 'Stone by Muddy Waters , after which the Rolling Stones were later named. Even Jimi Hendrix took the Catfish Blues on.
Little is known about his life. Petway is believed to have been born in Yazoo City on October 18, 1907. He had his only recording sessions in 1941 and 1942. There is only one photo of him. He lived in Mississippi , where he also performed, often with Tommy McClennan .
Individual evidence
- ^ Robert Petway on the US Social Security Death Register (SSDI) ; accessed on October 21, 2015
- ↑ Jason Rewald, The Disappearance of Robert Petway: A New Theory , American Blues Scene, April 4, 2011
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| SURNAME | Petway, Robert |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American blues guitarist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 18, 1907 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Yazoo City , Mississippi |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 1978 |
| Place of death | Chicago , Illinois |