ROOTS
Roots of Chris Thomas King
The artists and genres Chris Thomas King came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Tommy Johnsonartist
Robert Johnsonartist
Skip JamesartistNehemiah Curtis "Skip" James was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. AllMusic stated: "Coupling an oddball guitar tuning set against eerie, falsetto vocals, James' early recordings could make the hair stand up on the back of your neck."
Lowell Fulsonartist
Ray Charlesartist
Blind Willie Johnsonartist
Roky EricksonartistRoger Kynard "Roky" Erickson was an American musician and singer-songwriter. Called an "outsider genius", he was a founding member and leader of the 13th Floor Elevators, as well as a pioneer of psychedelic rock music during the mid to late 1960s. Additionally, he founded the band Roky Erickson and the Aliens in the late 1970s.
Johnny Cashartist