Bukka White

Parchman Farm Bukka White

Compilation of White's best early material was first

issued in 1969 (1970 in the US), collecting Bukka's 78s recorded for Vocalion and Okeh. His influence on rock

performers of that day cannot be understated. He opened for rock bands he'd inspired at venues like The

Fillmore, played his instrument in such a fashion that some said it's like he was trying to destroy that guitar, his

most famous guitar, a 1933 National Duolian, was even known as "Hard Rock." And then there's the fact that

his song "Shake'em On Down" was so influential on Led Zeppelin that they, "borrowed" from the song for both

"Hats Off To Roy Harper" and "Custard Pie."