Charley Patton and Gennett Records

By Jason // Blues, Delta Blues, blues history // 4 Comments

From a Single Day, Charley Patton Becomes Linked Forever to Richmond, Indiana

A great thing about having a site like this is the people you get to meet. One of our loyal readers, Rick Kennedy, recently contacted us about Charley Patton and Gennett Records.

Rick, who is a published author (“Jelly Roll, Bix, and Hoagy – Gennett Studios and the Birth of Recorded Jazz” by Rick Kennedy, Indiana University Press, 1994) wanted to share some of his insight into Charley Patton, Gennett Records, and Richmond, Indiana.

Read more to learn more about Gennett and its historical importance. The following article and photos were submitted by Rick himself, and is worth the read for any blues fan or record collector.

Enjoy!

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