Henry Sloan

USA, 1897–1918

One of the earliest known Delta blues players, active at Dockery Plantation from the 1890s. Never recorded — his music is known only through those who learned watching him.

MusicRoots documents 0 artists who influenced Henry Sloan and 1 artist Henry Sloan influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Which artists did Henry Sloan influence?

• Charley Patton — Patton learned directly from Henry Sloan at Dockery Plantation — the documented first link of the Delta blues chain.