Browsing: Robert Petway

Among the 2014 Blues Hall of Fame inductees are a number of both notable musicians and notable tracks. Now! Listen to and watch the artists who’s music changed the world!

The Blues Hall of Fame, administrated by The Blues Foundation, has announced the 2014 inductees!

In this latest installment we get a chance to catch up with the amazing Tab Benoit, we toss out some new ideas about Robert Petway and take a quick look into the life of Stagger Lee.

Robert Petway is known for one thing: “Catfish Blues”, a prolific song that influenced Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix & countless others. Little is known about Petway’s life, but a new theory & records provide a new perspective.

“Catfish Blues” is a persistent song. It’s been sang countless times and borrowed from by the likes of Muddy Waters and Jimi Hendrix. Look at the history behind the iconic song and it’s progression through music.