About Bo Carter
Lived 1892 – 1964 (aged 72). Bo Carter was an American musician, singer, guitarist, composer and songwriter.
Compilations Greatest Hits 1930-1940 (Yazoo, 1969) Twist It Babe 1931-1940 (Yazoo, 1973) Banana In Your Fruit Basket (Yazoo, 1980) The Best of Bo Carter Vol. 1 1928-1940 (Earl Archives, 1982) Bo Carter 1931-1940 (Old Tramp, 1987) Bo Carter 1928-1938 (Document, 1988) The Rarest Bo Carter Vol. 2 1930-1938 (Earl Archives, 1989) Bo Carter Vol. 1-5 (Document, 1991) Bo Carter's Advice (Catfish, 2000) The Essential Bo Carter (Document, 2003) The Country Farm Blues (P-Vine, 2011) Bo Carter & The Mississippi Sheiks (JSP, 2012)
Selected songs "Corrine, Corrina", 1928 (Brunswick) "All Around Man", 1931 (Bluebird) "Your Biscuits Are Big Enough for Me", 1936 "Old Devil", 1938 (Bluebird)
Influence Carter's style of playing the guitar and his songwriting have won him fans long after he died. One of the most notable examples is the Irish blues rock guitarist Rory Gallagher, who performed several of Carter's songs, including "All Around Man."
Carter was not related to former Southwest and Big 12 Conference assistant commissioner Sam T. (Bo) Carter.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bo Carter?
American early blues musician
When was Bo Carter born?
Bo Carter was born on 30 June 1892 in Bolton.
When did Bo Carter die?
Bo Carter died on 21 September 1964 in Memphis.
What was Bo Carter's occupation?
Bo Carter was a musician, singer, guitarist, composer and songwriter.
What nationality was Bo Carter?
Bo Carter was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bo Carter. https://biography.guide/bo-carter/
MLA: "Bo Carter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bo-carter/.
Chicago: "Bo Carter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bo-carter/.
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