Henry Whitter

Henry Whitter
Birth nameWilliam Henry Whitter
BornApril 6, 1892
Grayson County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 17, 1941(1941-11-17) (aged 49)
Morganton, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresOld-time music
Instrument(s)Guitar, harmonica, vocals
Years active1923–1930
LabelsGennett, Victor

William Henry Whitter (April 6, 1892[1] – November 17, 1941)[2] was an early old-time recording artist in the United States. He first performed as a solo singer, guitarist and harmonica player, and later in partnership with the fiddler G. B. Grayson. He recorded the first version of "Going Down the Road Feeling Bad".

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 447. ISBN 0-85112-726-6.
  2. ^ "Henry Whitter : April 6, 1892 - November 17, 1941". Exhibits.lib.unc.edu. Retrieved August 11, 2021.