Papa Charlie McCoy

For other people with the same name, see Charles McCoy.

Papa Charlie McCoy
McCoy with his mandolin
Background information
Also known as
  • Tampa Kid
  • The Mississippi Mudder
Born
Charles McCoy

(1911-05-26)May 26, 1911
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJuly 26, 1950(1950-07-26) (aged 39)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresDelta blues
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • mandolin
  • banjo
Years active1930s–1940s

Charles "Papa Charlie" McCoy (May 26, 1909 – July 26, 1950) was an American Delta blues musician and songwriter.

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