Guitar Welch

about

Robert Welch (Memphis TN, May 5, 1896) was an American blues singer and guitarist. He learned from the records of Lonnie Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson and played in bands starting in the late 30’s. Welch was called “Guitar” and “King of the Blues” by the other convicts in the Angola prison. At Angola, Louisiana, there were a surprising number of talented performers. Several of them were recorded and interviewed by folklorist Dr. Harry Oster between 1952 and 1960, and some of this material was originally issued on his Folklyric label. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Angola Prisoners' Blues

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Blues from the Big House

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My Baby Left Me

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20 To Life: Prison Blues

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Southern Prison Blues (Digitally Remastered)

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Southern Prison Blues

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Angola Prison Spirituals

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Negro Prison Blues and Songs

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Blues From The Big House, Southern Prison Songs - The Harry Oster Recordings

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Prison Worksongs

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Angola Prisoner's Blues

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