Neal Pattman
Neal Pattman | |
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| Also known as | Big Daddy Pattman |
| Born | January 10, 1926 Madison County, Georgia, United States |
| Died | May 4, 2005 (aged 79) Athens, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, harmonica player, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonica, vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–2005 |
| Labels | Global Village, Music Maker, Bent Notes |
Neal Pattman (January 10, 1926 – May 4, 2005) was an American electric blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. Sometimes billed as Big Daddy Pattman, he is best known for his self-penned tracks, "Prison Blues" and "Goin' Back To Georgia". In the latter, and most notable stages of his long career, Pattman worked with Cootie Stark, Taj Mahal, Dave Peabody, Jimmy Rip, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Guitar Gabriel, and Lee Konitz.