Charles Cleveland “Charlie” Poole embodied the wild and reckless spirit of the 1920s. Known as a rambler and a rounder, banjo player, singer, and bandleader, Poole was a popular recording star from 1925-1931, With his group the North Carolina Ramblers, Poole made notable and influential recordings of “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down Blues,” “White House Blues,” “If I Lose, I Don’t Care,” “Sweet Sunny South,” and many other well-known songs and tunes. Though few today play in his banjo style, Poole’s three-finger picking technique was influential amongst the next generation of banjo players, who developed the bluegrass style.
Charles Cleveland “Charlie” Poole embodied the wild and reckless spirit of the 1920s. Known as a rambler and a rounder, banjo player, singer, and bandleader, Poole was a popular recording star from 1925-1931, With his group the North Carolina Ramblers, Poole made notable and influential recordings of “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down Blues,” “White House Blues,” “If I Lose, I Don’t Care,” “Sweet Sunny South,” and many other well-known songs and tunes. Though few today play in his banjo style, Poole’s three-finger picking technique was influential amongst the next generation of banjo players, who developed the bluegrass style.