Robert Petway

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Born
18 October 1908
Born In
Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States
Died
May 1978 (aged 69)
Robert Petway was an African-American blues singer and guitarist. Very little is known about Petway. His birthplace is speculated to have been at or near J.F. Sligh Farm near Yazoo City, Mississippi, birthplace of his close friend and fellow bluesman Tommy McClennan. His birth date is guessed at 1908, and the date and even the occurrence of his death is unknown. He only recorded 16 songs, but he is said to have been an influence on many notable blues and rock musicians, including John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, and Jimi Hendrix. Like many bluesmen from the Mississippi Delta, Petway… read more
Robert Petway was an African-American blues singer and guitarist. Very little is known about Petway. His birthplace is speculated to have been at or near J.F. Sligh Farm near Yazoo City, Mississippi, birthplace of his close friend and fellow bluesman Tommy McClennan. His birth date is guess… read more
Robert Petway was an African-American blues singer and guitarist. Very little is known about Petway. His birthplace is speculated to have been at or near J.F. Sligh Farm near Yazoo City, Mississippi, birthplace of his close friend and fellow bluesman Tommy McClennan. His birth date is guessed at 1908, and the date and even the occurrence of his death is unknown… read more

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1 Play track Big Joe Williams and the Stars of Mississippi Blues Catfish Blues
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2 Big Joe Williams and the Stars of Mississippi Blues Rockin' Chair Blues
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3 Big Joe Williams and the Stars of Mississippi Blues Left My Baby Crying
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4 Play track Big Joe Williams and the Stars of Mississippi Blues Don't Go Down Baby
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5 Play track Big Joe Williams and the Stars of Mississippi Blues In the Evening
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6 Big Joe Williams and the Stars of Mississippi Blues Hollow Log Blues
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7 Famous Hits by Robert Petway Rockin Chair Blues
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8 Play track Big Joe Williams and the Stars of Mississippi Blues Ride 'em On Down
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9 Worried Life Blues Catfish Blues - 2002 Remastered
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10 Big Joe Williams and the Stars of Mississippi Blues Bertha Lee Blues
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Albums

  1. 2,105 listeners

    27 May 1941 · 15 tracks

    Presenting Robert Petway
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  2. 1,158 listeners

    22 Aug 2014 · 14 tracks

    In the Evening
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  3. 1,058 listeners

    1 Jun 2007 · 25 tracks

    Let Me Be Your Boss
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  4. 600 listeners

    31 Aug 2010 · 14 tracks

    Catfish Blues
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