Papa Charlie McCoy
American delta blues musician and songwriter (1909-1950)
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Summary
Papa Charlie McCoy was born on May 26, 1909[1], in Jackson[2]. He died on July 26, 1950[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a musician[5], guitarist[6], and mandolinist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 26, 1911[9]
- Place of burial: Restvale Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: blues[13]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[14]
- Family name: McCoy[15]
- Given name: Charles[16]
- Instrument: guitar[17], mandolin[18]
- Sibling: Kansas Joe McCoy[19]
Why It Matters
Papa Charlie McCoy has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Papa Charlie McCoy born?
Papa Charlie McCoy's place of birth was Jackson[2].
Where did Papa Charlie McCoy die?
Papa Charlie McCoy died in Chicago[4].
What did Papa Charlie McCoy do for work?
Papa Charlie McCoy worked as a musician[5], guitarist[6], and mandolinist[7].