Neal Pattman

Neal Pattman
Also known asBig Daddy Pattman
Born(1926-01-10)January 10, 1926
Madison County, Georgia, United States
DiedMay 4, 2005(2005-05-04) (aged 79)
Athens, Georgia, United States
GenresElectric blues[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, harmonica player, songwriter
Instrument(s)Harmonica, vocals
Years active1960s–2005
LabelsGlobal Village, Music Maker, Bent Notes

Neal Pattman (January 10, 1926 – May 4, 2005)[2] was an American electric blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter.[1] Sometimes billed as Big Daddy Pattman, he is best known for his self-penned tracks, "Prison Blues" and "Goin' Back To Georgia". In the latter, and most notable stages of his long career, Pattman worked with Cootie Stark, Taj Mahal, Dave Peabody, Jimmy Rip, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Guitar Gabriel, and Lee Konitz.[2][3]

  1. ^ a b Jason Ankeny. "Neal Pattman". Allmusic. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  2. ^ a b Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2005 – January to June". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
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