Peetie Wheatstraw

Peetie Wheatstraw
Peetie Wheatstraw was the name adopted by singer William Bunch, taking it from Black American folklore. According to author Ralph Ellison, who made use of the Wheatstraw legend to model characters in his novels Invisible Man and Juneteenth, "Peetie Wheatstraw" was the evil half of a twin personality whose challenge was invoked at the start of a pool game. He was "the Devil's SonInLaw" or "the High Sheriff of Hell," in search of his other half, the "Lord God Stingerroy" to shoot him a game....
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Peetie The Devil's Son-In-Law Wheatstraw Complete Works, Vol. 7
By: Peetie The Devil's Son-In-Law Wheatstraw
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Wheatstraw, Peetie Jaybird Blues, Suicide Blues, Pocket Knife Blues
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Peetie The Devil's Son-In-Law Wheatstraw Complete Works, Vol. 6
By: Peetie The Devil's Son-In-Law Wheatstraw
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Wheatstraw, Peetie Black Horse Blues, Sugar Mama, Me No Lika You
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