Sunday, June 10, 2012

Cross Cut Blues (Eugene Powell)

Cross-Cut Blues (Eugene Powell) 2012
ink and acrylic on found wood and saw blade
One of thee finest country blues men of his time and a link of present to the past.  Eugene Powell aka Sonny Boy Nelson recorded several songs in the 30's and 40's, usually backing up other musicians, such as his wife Mississippi Matilda.  He continued to record until his death, lucky for us his style changed very little.  As a child, Eugene was shot in the face with an arrow by one of his peers during a PE activity.  It was believed by many to a malicious attack on Eugene due to bi-raciality.

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