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Birth name | Charles Henry Tate |
Born | Elberton, Georgia, United States | January 28, 1916
Died | August 17, 1972 Columbia, South Carolina, United States | (aged 56)
Genres | Piedmont blues, country blues[1] |
Occupation | Guitarist |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1929–1972 |
Labels | Kapp, Prestige, Trix |
Charles Henry Tate, known as Baby Tate (January 28, 1916 – August 17, 1972)[2] was an American Piedmont blues guitarist, who in a sporadic career spanning five decades worked with the guitarists Blind Boy Fuller and Pink Anderson and the harmonica player Peg Leg Sam.[1] His playing style was influenced by Blind Blake, Buddy Moss, Blind Boy Fuller, Josh White, Willie Walker, and to some extent Lightnin' Hopkins.[3]
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