CeDell Davis and His Butter Knife Blues | Little Rock News

A new children’s book celebrates CeDell Davis, the unstoppable Delta blues legend who played guitar with a butter knife after polio left him physically challenged. From his roots on a plantation to touring with Robert Nighthawk and reviving his career in the 90s, his story of resilience and raw talent is now brought to life for kids aged 7–10 by author Jason Peterson and illustrator R. Gregory Christie. Perfect for introducing young readers to the soulful power of blues music—and the unbreakable spirit of one man who turned limits into legendary sound. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79a45ac5f1cf03e1