At a Glance
Armenter "Bo Carter" Chatmon (March 21, 1893 — September 21, 1964;) was a popular early blues musician. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks in concerts, and on a few of their recordings. Carter also managed that group, which included his brother, Lonnie Chatmon, on fiddle and occasionally Sam Chatmon on bass, along with a non-relative, Walter Vincson, on guitar and lead vocal.;;
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Bo Carter Video Clips

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In the News
Hard Luck Child's Juke Joint: Bo Carter's Dirty Words

"Bo Carter (Armenter "Bo" Chatmon) had an unequaled capacity for creating sexual metaphors in his songs, specializing in such ribald imagery as "Banana in Your Fruit Basket," "Pin in Your Cushion," and "Your Biscuits Are Big Enough for ...

Big Road Blues Show 1/10/10: Violin, Sing The Blues For Me ...

The group consisted of guitarist Walter Vinson and fiddler Lonnie Chatmon, with frequent appearances by guitarists Bo Carter and Sam Chatmon, who were also busy with their own solo careers.In addition to featuring several tracks by Bo ...

More Artists Added to Mississippi Shieks Tribute Concert

Walter Vinson and Sam Chatmon formed the core of the band, with Sam's two brothers, Lonnie and Armenter “Bo Carter” Chatmon, dropping in when they were in town. The group had a blockbuster hit with “Sittin' On Top of the World,” which ...

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