Bettynh,

Am I to assume from yor posting that you would describe Doc Watson as a blues singer? I don't think he makes that claim.

Dave what point am I missing? Patton and James are quite a lot later than what?

Re Elijah Wald I have read his work and enjoyed doing so but I have also read most others that have been published over many years. However my knowledge of blues music and musicians doesn't only come from books.

Hoot