Sam Chatmon

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
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

(Results 26-28 of 28 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Chatmon, Sam," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104327.

Chatmon, Sam. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104327.

"Chatmon, Sam." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.