Artist description Bobby Rutledge presents his own artistic interpretations of some of the earliest and most profound examples of Mississippi Delta blues, as well as a few of his own creations you're sure to enjoy.

Music Style Pre-War Acoustic Country Blues

Musical Influences Charley Patton, Skip James, Son House......

Similar Artists Robert Johnson

Artist History A runaway at fifteen years of age, Bobby Rutledge grew up on the streets of Seattle, WA. In and out of trouble with the law, he turned to a life of wandering, hitchhiking and hoboing across the West while honing his skills as a street musician in order to support himself. Now thirty-two years of age, Bobby has found a home in the Mississippi Delta, playing the forgotten songs of the homeless bluesmen of the past. Having come-up on the streets and highways of America, Bobby plays with all the raw intensity and authority you would expect from a genuine bluesman.

Group Members (Solo Artist)

Instruments Acoustic Guitar

Albums Bobby

Press Reviews Locally featured in Greenville, Leland, Greenwood and Clarksdale newspapers (MS.), as well as featured in WXVT Ch. 15 (MS.) TV's Delta Discoveries.

Additional Info Staff country blues artist for the Leland Blues Project

Location Leland, Mississippi - USA

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