With someone like Robert Johnson, it is clear that he borrowed liberally from many sources. We know that Charlie Patton learned guitar from Henry Sloan and Son house learned from James McCoy, neither of whom recorded anything.
What is the opinion on how original House and Patton were? We know that McCoy originated the "My Black Mama" theme, at least.
What is the opinion on how original House and Patton were? We know that McCoy originated the "My Black Mama" theme, at least.
