Bo Carter

Armenter (or Armentia) Chatmon (March 21, 1893 or January 1894 – September 21, 1964), known as Bo Carter, was an early American blues musician. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks in concerts and on a few of their recordings. He also managed that group, which included his brothers Lonnie Chatmon on fiddle and, occasionally, Sam Chatmon on bass, and their friend Walter Vinson on guitar and lead vocals.

Bo Carter
Background information
Birth nameArmenter Chatmon
or Armentia Chatmon
BornMarch 21, 1893 or January 1894
Bolton, Mississippi, United States
DiedSeptember 21, 1964 (aged 70-71)
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • Songwriter
Instrument(s)
Years active1928–1944
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