Bo Carter and The Mississippi Sheiks

Bo Carter and The Mississippi Sheiks

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Bo Carter, was born Arminter Chatmon in 1893 or 1894. He had nine brothers. The house was full of stringed instruments. As the children grew they formed a band, playing square dances and parties.<br>The Mississippi Sheiks (the family band) grew out of a partnership between Lonnie Chatmon (Bo's brother) and guitarist Walter Vincent (Vinson or Vincson on record labels). <br>Bo established himself mainly as a solo travelling bluesman - but he was equally happy to perform with trusted colleagues.<br>The Sheiks were discovered early in the new year of 1930. By that time, Bo had already made his recording debut (as Bo Chatman) a year earlier.<br>Bo's material is characterised by wonderful ribaldry and cheerfulness - quite apart from his brilliant singing and guitar playing.<br>Here's a glimpse of a lost world that exudes an energy and excitement that puts our age to shame.